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Title: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 11:41
Can't believe it. Just out and about for a small jaunt this morning and spotted two other GTI's, another white and a silver one. Have to say the silver one looked not bad at all. Both in the Glasgow area, anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: master_hayabusa on 08 September 2013, 14:40
Can't believe it. Just out and about for a small jaunt this morning and spotted two other GTI's, another white and a silver one. Have to say the silver one looked not bad at all. Both in the Glasgow area, anyone on here?

Craig, I always wanted to see what a 3 door silver GTI looked like. I reckon it's bad ass.

Closest I've seen is a video (albeit poor resolution) of this 5 door. Looks good though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnTAiMidsk

Also at 2:54 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFH6H9N_AI
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 08 September 2013, 14:57
Can't believe it. Just out and about for a small jaunt this morning and spotted two other GTI's, another white and a silver one. Have to say the silver one looked not bad at all. Both in the Glasgow area, anyone on here?

Craig, I always wanted to see what a 3 door silver GTI looked like. I reckon it's bad ass.

Closest I've seen is a video (albeit poor resolution) of this 5 door. Looks good though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnTAiMidsk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnTAiMidsk)

Also at 2:54 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFH6H9N_AI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFH6H9N_AI)


The beginning of this video made me seriously consider changing to silver! But then the white one looks awesome as well!


http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UE1SEyqno1M (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UE1SEyqno1M)

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 08 September 2013, 15:10
Can't believe it. Just out and about for a small jaunt this morning and spotted two other GTI's, another white and a silver one. Have to say the silver one looked not bad at all. Both in the Glasgow area, anyone on here?

Craig, I always wanted to see what a 3 door silver GTI looked like. I reckon it's bad ass.

Closest I've seen is a video (albeit poor resolution) of this 5 door. Looks good though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnTAiMidsk

Also at 2:54 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFH6H9N_AI

I hadn't seen the second video before and was starting to wonder whether any other GTi's were going to be painted in Reflex and what they'd look like. I'm reassured!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 08 September 2013, 15:38
Can't believe it. Just out and about for a small jaunt this morning and spotted two other GTI's, another white and a silver one. Have to say the silver one looked not bad at all. Both in the Glasgow area, anyone on here?

Craig, I always wanted to see what a 3 door silver GTI looked like. I reckon it's bad ass.

Closest I've seen is a video (albeit poor resolution) of this 5 door. Looks good though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnTAiMidsk

Also at 2:54 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZFH6H9N_AI

I hadn't seen the second video before and was starting to wonder whether any other GTi's were going to be painted in Reflex and what they'd look like. I'm reassured!
Not sure how you made it as far as 2:54.  I got stuck here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=QZFH6H9N_AI#t=95
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 15:40
Unfortunately I wasn't able to get any pics of it but from a distance you could tell what it was as the black inserts on the from grille bumper were really standing out on it. The rear looked very sharp. It's not a colour I would ever have considered but seeing it in the flesh had revised my opinion
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: DougL on 08 September 2013, 19:54
I saw a Reflex Silver GTI with different spec wheel than we get in the UK when I was in the Black Forest during the summer. Looked really lovely... I liekd it much more than I expected. I'm still happy with my TR choice though.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Hobojim on 08 September 2013, 20:37
There is a red GTI around Glasgow too that I've seen parked up.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 20:42
There is a red GTI around Glasgow too that I've seen parked up.

At this rate I'm going to have to change. There getting too popular round here  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 08 September 2013, 20:57
And you haven't seen my CSg one yet
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2013, 21:11
And you haven't seen my CSg one yet

Any more pics Dirvy?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 09 September 2013, 07:53
I saw a Reflex Silver GTI with different spec wheel than we get in the UK when I was in the Black Forest during the summer. Looked really lovely... I liekd it much more than I expected. I'm still happy with my TR choice though.
If it was the like the one in the video, it's the Brooklyn 17" which is the standard wheel on German spec GTIs.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 16:02
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JoeGTI on 26 September 2013, 16:06
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Was she hot?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 16:07
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Was she hot?

I refuse to answer that in case she's on this forum  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 26 September 2013, 16:07
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Was she hot?

I refuse to answer that in case she's on this forum  :grin: :grin:

That's a no then!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 16:28
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Was she hot?

I refuse to answer that in case she's on this forum  :grin: :grin:

That's a no then!!  :grin:

 :wink: :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 26 September 2013, 18:09
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Yes, but I think I'm the only one. Wasn't me in Glasgow though, unfortunately  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 18:44
Spotted another GTI in Glasgow this morning but only in red this time. Looked very nice. Glasgow is fast becoming the Mecca for GTI's. Did notice that it didn't appear to have the front sensor so it must have been a demo that had been sold. Also a female driver.

Do we have any female owners on the forum?  :whistle:

Yes, but I think I'm the only one. Wasn't me in Glasgow though, unfortunately  :smiley:

Unfortunately? I've never felt fortunate being in Glasgow  :grin: :grin:

Good to see we have some female representation  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 26 September 2013, 19:10
I meant unfortunately as we haven't had our car yet  :smiley: never been to Scotland but would love to visit one day, I hear it's beautiful
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 19:19
I meant unfortunately as we haven't had our car yet  :smiley: never been to Scotland but would love to visit one day, I hear it's beautiful

Some of it is very nice. There are some great roads up here especially the further north you go.

When are you expecting your car?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 26 September 2013, 19:20
Dealer says end October, early November, but I suspect it'll be later that that....
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 26 September 2013, 19:32
Dealer says end October, early November, but I suspect it'll be later that that....

As many on here will testify it's well worth the wait. You will love it when it eventually arrives  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Hobojim on 06 October 2013, 18:30
Spotted! White 3 dr gti leaving Whitelea wind farm this afternoon. Was that you!?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 06 October 2013, 18:47
Spotted! White 3 dr gti leaving Whitelea wind farm this afternoon. Was that you!?

Wasn't me mate. Is that the one in Eaglesham?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Hobojim on 06 October 2013, 19:16
Yes it is Craig
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 06 October 2013, 19:26
Yes it is Craig

I've passed through there a couple of times but not me this time. The number of GTI/GTD I've seen in and around Glasgow is quite amazing given that you would still think it would be a very rare sight
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 06 October 2013, 22:23
There is a red GTI around Glasgow too that I've seen parked up.
seen a red 1 in town a couple of times now  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 October 2013, 00:03
I meant unfortunately as we haven't had our car yet  :smiley: never been to Scotland but would love to visit one day, I hear it's beautiful

Never been to Scotland either, and i'm 60 miles from the border. The stories of all the speed cameras on the way up put me off driving there and I get visions of it being like the "Little Britain" sketch once you are there (people on deck chairs in the pissing rain).  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 07 October 2013, 00:06
I meant unfortunately as we haven't had our car yet  :smiley: never been to Scotland but would love to visit one day, I hear it's beautiful

Never been to Scotland either, and i'm 60 miles from the border. The stories of all the speed cameras on the way up put me off driving there and I get visions of it being like the "Little Britain" sketch once you are there (people on deck chairs in the pissing rain).  :grin:
dont travel up the a1 then  :whistle: thats full of cameras
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Hobojim on 07 October 2013, 00:36
The m74 race track motorway is the way to go
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 07 October 2013, 12:12
Saw my first one yesterday on the M77 on my way to Ayr, it was heading up towards Glasgow?

Anyone here?

Think it was carbon but it passed to fast as we were probably both going at the speed limit in opposite directions  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 10 October 2013, 18:16
Just spotted another red GTI on the M8 tonight and a red GTD coming out of my road of all places when I got home tonight. The guy driving out the road seemed to be enjoying himself. They're everywhere round Glasgow :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dully on 12 October 2013, 10:40
Generally commute between north of Lincoln and Humber bank and have not seen another gti at all, I do see a white gtd most days though heading towards lincoln on the a15 in the morning and the other way in the evening, always grab a quick look in the mirror at his rear LED's  :laugh: I am always in my mk5, I might get a banner telling him my wife has a mk7 gti  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 15 October 2013, 22:24
Just been to a tesco extra in south sheilds just off the coast road and saw a white GTD. Looks beasty!! Anyone on here??
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 15 October 2013, 23:05
Merged. ;)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Nuggsy71 on 15 October 2013, 23:51
These GTD's are everywhere, 3 today. red gtd at shell garage next to redheugh bridge in Gateshead, then a silver one turning right onto Tyne bridge both at lunchtime, also another silver one on Washington highway this morning. Common as muck !!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Bill_the_Bear on 19 October 2013, 13:28
Black 3 door in Cambridge on the backs at about 1pm eith on Friday or Wednesday.  My memory is a bit bad.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: KyleB on 19 October 2013, 15:59
These GTD's are everywhere, 3 today. red gtd at shell garage next to redheugh bridge in Gateshead, then a silver one turning right onto Tyne bridge both at lunchtime, also another silver one on Washington highway this morning. Common as muck !!!

I've not seen any around our way yet, apart from a couple of MK6s.

Have to keep a keener eye out.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GolfTi on 19 October 2013, 21:37
Black GTI in Germany, white GTD in France with UK plates.
Yesterday.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 19 October 2013, 22:05
We saw a white GTi in Swansea as we were leaving the dealership on Tuesday after picking our car up - stunning car. As we joined the dual carriageway he put his foot down and disappeared into the distance! Can't wait to do that  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Berelli on 20 October 2013, 10:23
Saw a white GTI overtaking a TT on the M27 slip road the car looked awesome and just flew - it was me!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mackandmark on 20 October 2013, 10:32
Have been at Alton Towers for the weekend & spotted a 3 door GTD in Black with 19" Santiagos parked near the Splash Landings hotel

Looked awesome, anyone on here?

Inchcape Exeter was on the sticker/reg plate i think
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: kodkod.84 on 21 October 2013, 14:54
Saw 5 door GTI in white today from King's Lynn VW. Fellow Norfolk owner on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 21 October 2013, 22:53
No wonder crossrail's costing us so much  :grin:

Seriously though keep it in E. London because S. London turf will be all mine!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 22 October 2013, 19:30
On my way home from work today at 17:17 I saw a Tornado Red Golf GTI driving towards Nottingham Queens Medical Centre on Derby road. Anyone on here?

The main reason i'm asking is because it looked like the exact same spec as mine and mine arrived at the dealer nearby last Thursday and if I find out the manager is taking it out for a spin I won't be impressed, lol!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: firefly125 on 22 October 2013, 19:53
mr savage , out of curiosty which dealer is your gti coming from ?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 22 October 2013, 19:55
Parkway Volkswagen in Derby, why?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jules Winfield on 23 October 2013, 14:16
At lunchtime today, near the football stadium in Wolverhampton, a black five-door GTD with 19" wheels.  Looked very nice.  It was parked outside an office building, a few yards away from a Mark 6 GTD.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 24 October 2013, 11:04
They are as rare as hen's teeth round our way. Not seen even one. I'll keep looking!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 24 October 2013, 11:25
They are as rare as hen's teeth round our way. Not seen even one. I'll keep looking!
Same here, not seen one  :sad:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: corgi on 24 October 2013, 11:46
Tornado Red GTI this morning on the M42 heading north towards M6 from M40 junction at about 09:00 or so...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 24 October 2013, 13:06
5 door GTI in well...dark blue, Glasgow. Near the Stand Comedy club if anyone on here
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 24 October 2013, 13:10
DBP GTI with 18's parked up in the building next to the Marriot in Cheshunt, Herts last Friday (spotted by the missus, coincidentally she had mine that day!) - said it looked good in black!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 24 October 2013, 13:46
I think this thread is showing us how many GTI/GTD owners that are out there that are not members of this forum. I don't think any of us have spotted another forum member yet
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 24 October 2013, 13:56
I think this thread is showing us how many GTI/GTD owners that are out there that are not members of this forum. I don't think any of us have spotted another forum member yet

I know!  Its annoying as I want to see one, give 'em a wave, and talk about it on here!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 October 2013, 15:24
I think this thread is showing us how many GTI/GTD owners that are out there that are not members of this forum. I don't think any of us have spotted another forum member yet

Someone has spotted me a few times around Fawdon/Gosforth and commented on it (not in the “spotted” section though). I’m sure we make up a very small population of the MK7 GTI/GTD owners out there.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: LJS7 on 24 October 2013, 15:56
I think this thread is showing us how many GTI/GTD owners that are out there that are not members of this forum. I don't think any of us have spotted another forum member yet

Someone has spotted me a few times around Fawdon/Gosforth and commented on it (not in the “spotted” section though). I’m sure we make up a very small population of the MK7 GTI/GTD owners out there.

Aye that would be me. 3 separate occasions now. Saw u near asda at the metro on the weekend (i think). Other than that i've only seen one other white gtd.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: LJS7 on 24 October 2013, 16:16
I tell a lie. Just seen another red gtd on the A1 near catterick.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 24 October 2013, 16:50
I tell a lie. Just seen another red gtd on the A1 near catterick.

That one wasn't me - the Metrocentre probably was, wor lass was emptying my wallet at the Metrocentre on Sunday and I drove up by the roundabout near Asda to get down to Costco.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 26 October 2013, 13:20
Saw a midnight blue 5 door GTD in Burnley the other day, 1st one I've seen on the road, got to say it looked absolutely stunning!!! That has now just made me want mine even quicker now!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 26 October 2013, 17:00
bah burnley! just beaten my team QPR in the championship  :angry:

back on topic - still not seen a single one in the capital. Are there any owners in London? Speak up
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: LJS7 on 27 October 2013, 16:17
I saw a CSG gti in covent garden when i was down there last week. Looked tremendous.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 27 October 2013, 17:56
Hadn't seen any except my own. 
Tornado red busby to East Kilbride road, and black in Buchanan galleries car park. Both gtis
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: titusrider on 27 October 2013, 19:50
Think I might have seen andyk11 's red gtd just south of dorking on the a24 on Saturday.  I was riding my bike in the other direction.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 27 October 2013, 21:32
Spotted a Red 5Dr Gti parked up in Longshaw, Orrell earlier today whilst out for a Sunday walk with the Mrs. Looked very nice, but I still love my Night Blue choice which looks fab once again after a lot of TLC yesterday :-)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 27 October 2013, 21:44
bah burnley! just beaten my team QPR in the championship  :angry:

back on topic - still not seen a single one in the capital. Are there any owners in London? Speak up

Haha, yes good result from Burnley!!!!! :grin:

Also back to the topic, saw another GTD yesterday in Burnley, a white 5 door. Saw it coming from far away with its day running lights, looked awesome!!!

Gone from not seeing any to seeing two in 3 days!! :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Andyl on 28 October 2013, 16:31
I have yet to see another one anywhere, only mine  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: marting on 28 October 2013, 17:07
Finally saw a GTD in the flesh today. A white 5 door parked along London Rd in Portsmouth. Wanted to just go and stare at it but thought the owner would think I was abit weird.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 28 October 2013, 17:32
Finally saw a GTD in the flesh today. A white 5 door parked along London Rd in Portsmouth. Wanted to just go and stare at it but thought the owner would think I was abit weird.

Ha ha, know what you mean. First time I do see one parked up, I'm gonna feel the same way. But I'm still gonna gawp at it!!! From this thread, there's been 2 spotted in Burnley, just over the hill from us, so might get to see one soon I hope. :nerd:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 01 November 2013, 12:29
Just seen a CSG GTD driving up Denmark Hill past King's College Hospital in London. Stunning. Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 01 November 2013, 12:31
My missus saw a red GTD on the A505 coming from Duxford yesterday - anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: andyk11 on 01 November 2013, 12:39
Think I might have seen andyk11 's red gtd just south of dorking on the a24 on Saturday.  I was riding my bike in the other direction.

If it was around 4pm that was probably me :smiley:  I was heading south towards Horsham around that time with the inlaws and a pregnant missus so would have been driving quite sedately!

edit: btw when are you expecting delivery of your GTI?  I live just outside Dorking and haven't seen another GTD/GTI around here yet.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: titusrider on 01 November 2013, 13:49
Ive got a little while to wait, was estimated at BW 50 and ill be able to pick up any time after Christmas.  I used drive the deal so will have to go and get it from JCB in kent

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: KyleB on 02 November 2013, 12:12
Spotted a black 5 door GTD on Wednesday at 1231 roundabout, had a little beep of the horn and an acknowledgement.

Last night in Sainsburys in Team Valley had a white 5 door GTI park up next to me too. Looked good with the Santiago's and Leather.

Don't know if either driver is on here.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Bingham67 on 02 November 2013, 20:02
Not a spot of a MK 7 but just something i wanted to add anyone with 54 plate Golf TFSI in Baldock area on here met it twice on journey home from work it seems to have that more extra push then my Mk7 not sure if remapped?

My GTI can keep up with it on the straights he ultimately better driver then me i still take country road corners like im driving my ford focus  :grin: probably because not using manual on DSG but im in sport but it highly annoying i was expecting to definitely get quite far ahead but it keeps up with me. 

Saying that i dont think whoever you are taking over line of cars going up a hill is the best thing to do i will drive fast but not stupid.

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 02 November 2013, 21:19
Not a spot of a MK 7 but just something i wanted to add anyone with 54 plate Golf TFSI in Baldock area on here met it twice on journey home from work it seems to have that more extra push then my Mk7 not sure if remapped?

My GTI can keep up with it on the straights he ultimately better driver then me i still take country road corners like im driving my ford focus  :grin: probably because not using manual on DSG but im in sport but it highly annoying i was expecting to definitely get quite far ahead but it keeps up with me. 

Saying that i dont think whoever you are taking over line of cars going up a hill is the best thing to do i will drive fast but not stupid.

Are we taking the A505?  I go past Baldock every day, can't say I've noticed any Golfs keeping up with me, hope I run into this chap (not literally  :laugh:) as remap or not he ain't getting past me  :evil:

I will say that Thursday night a Golf TSI wouldn't get out of my way coming up to the first Royston roundabout - was a try hard - suffice to say when he finally moved into the empty left hand lane 3rd gear was enough to put him in his place even though he was clearly ragging his engine  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Phil 117 on 02 November 2013, 21:23
Spotted a beaut today.

Just saw the back off it, and could easily see the reg and the 'GTD' badge.

Only clocked the reg quickly, and then got stuck at the lights so I couldn't get a picture.
 
Reg was, believe it not, '"1 VW"

Is that anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Bingham67 on 02 November 2013, 22:53
Not a spot of a MK 7 but just something i wanted to add anyone with 54 plate Golf TFSI in Baldock area on here met it twice on journey home from work it seems to have that more extra push then my Mk7 not sure if remapped?

My GTI can keep up with it on the straights he ultimately better driver then me i still take country road corners like im driving my ford focus  :grin: probably because not using manual on DSG but im in sport but it highly annoying i was expecting to definitely get quite far ahead but it keeps up with me. 

Saying that i dont think whoever you are taking over line of cars going up a hill is the best thing to do i will drive fast but not stupid.

Are we taking the A505?  I go past Baldock every day, can't say I've noticed any Golfs keeping up with me, hope I run into this chap (not literally  :laugh:) as remap or not he ain't getting past me  :evil:

I will say that Thursday night a Golf TSI wouldn't get out of my way coming up to the first Royston roundabout - was a try hard - suffice to say when he finally moved into the empty left hand lane 3rd gear was enough to put him in his place even though he was clearly ragging his engine  :rolleyes:

Haha i am very surprised about this Golf seen it twice now coming from Baldock going into Cottered / Buntingford / A10 somewhere i have to turn off it got some power that why i think it remapped or some work done to it but it looks standard.

Whoever it is, is a good driver but reckless he wanted to lose me anyway he could and so he pulled out took over cars on hill which i thought was mighty dangerous as if anything coming over hill would of hit him no doubt. (it dark i know but still)

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 02 November 2013, 23:57
I know the road Bingham. If he does it every day (like I used to years ago) it's a cracking road to drive & plenty of opportunities to overtake and pick up some speed over someone even if his car is underpowered compared to yours, IF you know the road very well which he clearly does - but I certainly wouldnt drive like he is because it can be a dangerous road too. Clearly he's a bit of a nob - I'm always up for some fun but I won't take risks like he clearly was - not worth killing someone over so you're wise to not get involved! I would imagine he's just jealous because you have a shiny new GTI and he has a 54 plate sh!tter!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 03 November 2013, 01:04
Saw a black GTI in Hebden Bridge today, i think it had a private plate on it. First one i've seen on the road other than my own!

Does anyone on here own it?

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 03 November 2013, 18:28
Spotted my first glimpse of the back side of a white Mk7 Gti today …was a fair distance away… Chain Bar Roundabout off M62 at 15.50… Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 03 November 2013, 19:09
Spotted another GTD (this time black) crossing Putney Bridge southbound on Saturday morning at around 9:45. GTD seems to be popular in London.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 04 November 2013, 12:43
Saw my first GTD on the roads yesterday (finally!) - black one followed me down the A1 from Letchworth at about 3.30pm and was still going down as I pulled off at Welwyn - looked great in my mirrors but even more impressive from the back as it went past - stunning motor in black I have to say.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Rob916 on 04 November 2013, 22:28
Followed a white GTD in Smallfield, Surrey today.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 05 November 2013, 18:45
Saw a White GTD in Royston, Herts tonight - looked immense, even at night!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 06 November 2013, 15:55
Spotted a white GTD this morning on Muir Street in Hamilton. Looked like mine but only slower  :grin: (only joking). Anyone on here?

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Nairn1980 on 07 November 2013, 07:03
Spotted a white GTD this morning on Muir Street in Hamilton. Looked like mine but only slower  :grin: (only joking). Anyone on here?

Probably my wife as we are in Hamilton and have a 5 door GTD with a private plate :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2013, 07:54
Was sat in "the 3 bulls heads" pub in Newcastle city centre about 5pm last night when an Oryx White GTI or GTD on Santiagos (I only got a half decent view side on and couldn't tell if it was a GTI or GTD)passed on private plates only 4 or 5 digits long. Anyone here? It looked like Oryx under artifical light in the pitch black as it passed under the Eldon Garden walkway, but couldn't be 100% sure it wasn't regular white.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 07 November 2013, 17:14
Saw another one (or maybe the same one). At Fawdon Metro crossing (Newcastle), which is currently closed for work, there are a lot of cars parked either side and one of them was a standard white GTI or GTD with Santiagos. I couldn't see the back end to see what was going on with the exhaust as the car parked behind it was very close. I was in too much of a rush to get out of work. Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 17:47
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mackandmark on 07 November 2013, 17:59
Quote
Spotted a white GTD this morning on Muir Street in Hamilton. Looked like mine but only slower   (only joking). Anyone on here

Craig W...................probably me if it was just before 8am
Never spotted you though?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 07 November 2013, 20:00
Quote
Spotted a white GTD this morning on Muir Street in Hamilton. Looked like mine but only slower   (only joking). Anyone on here

Craig W...................probably me if it was just before 8am
Never spotted you though?

It was probably closer to 8.30 pal. Definitely a guy driving. I don't think I've ever been in work before 8.00  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 07 November 2013, 20:06
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 20:08
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?
Nice looking motor - pano roof makes the white car I think

I'm often coming that way between work sites
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 07 November 2013, 20:16
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?
Nice looking motor - pano roof makes the white car I think

I'm often coming that way between work sites

I was probably checking your motor out too, don't see much of them. Was I wearing a suit?

I work all over NI but that's my main office.  There most mornings and afternoons.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 20:32
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?
Nice looking motor - pano roof makes the white car I think

I'm often coming that way between work sites

I was probably checking your motor out too, don't see much of them. Was I wearing a suit?

I work all over NI but that's my main office.  There most mornings and afternoons.

soz canny remember - my eyes were drawn to the motor lol
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: phil_790 on 07 November 2013, 20:51
Hi all,

Spotted a white gti/gtd (I was going too fast in the opposite direction to notice!) on the a264 heading towards Crawley from Horsham last Friday morning at about 830am.

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 07 November 2013, 21:24

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soz canny remember - my eyes were drawn to the motor lol
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Will keep an eye out for you anyway. They are a great motor. Gets a lot of attention!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 07 November 2013, 21:49


soz canny remember - my eyes were drawn to the motor lol
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Will keep an eye out for you anyway. They are a great motor. Gets a lot of attention!
[/quote]

does indeed - I'm easy to spot with the english reg!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mjh_056 on 08 November 2013, 19:27
A white and a red GTD side by side - the white being mine  :smiley:

Not seen one on road all year and go and park next to one tonight the day after getting mine, as picked up Pizza, typical! and just convinced me that white is the best colour  :wink:

Only kidding looked great in red too.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Blades72 on 10 November 2013, 13:32
White GTI pulling in to Asda's Lincoln, about 1pm. First one I've spotted. Made me realise how good mine must look on the road to other drivers, as that one looked the nuts!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 10 November 2013, 13:58
Black GTD on the M6 north about 9:45am ish yesterday, had the front fogs on as well, looked very smart and wasn't hangin around either! :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 15 November 2013, 16:15
They are like buses. I haven't seen another gti/gtd in Brum since release. This morning around 8.40 I saw a DPB gti with 19s on holloway head (if anyone knows Brum) and a TR GtD on hagley road by five ways literally 2 mins later.  I know not all owners are on here but nice to see other drivers out there.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 15 November 2013, 16:24
After months and months of not seeing another on the roads I've seen several now in the last few weeks around Devon.
The first one I keep seeing is a white  :roll eyes: (typical) 5 door and the others all seem to be company car GTDs (assuming company car drivers as they don't even bother to make eye contact).
VW must've really got going on the production of RHD ones now.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 15 November 2013, 18:22
Well not seen it... As i was planning to take a test drive in the only one left in a garage in/near Brighton/Worthing.... Was booked to take a test drive next weekend in a GTD, and it's just been bought :) !! So i almost spotted one ;)

Not seen a GTi or GTD yet :( apart from the internet car porn variants :(

Mine should be here in early December, so mine might be the first I see! (Beautiful Mk6 White GTi round the corner from me though).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Phil 117 on 15 November 2013, 18:37
I saw a blue GTI today. Some 70 year old driving it.

Honestly, hated that colour. Why is that even an option on that car???

Also just a side note, not spotted recently, but when I went to France in July, I saw new MK7 Golf GTD's next to each other. One french, the other from Czech Republic.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 15 November 2013, 19:43
I haven't seen any MK7 GTD/GTI's in Berkshire other than my GTD! I can't be the only one.

I have seen some guys in Crowthorne, Berks in what I think is the new Polo GTI, looks great in black with GTD style exhaust and GTI alloys and at £20K for 180BHP will be a good buy!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Phil 117 on 18 November 2013, 21:39
Not so much as seen a spotted car, but saw a VW transporter today.

3 GTI's and a GTD on that transporter, could be someone's on here. Saw it on the M5 near junction 9.

A red 3dr GTI with what looked to be a Pan Roof
A Silver 5DR GTI
A White 3DR GTI

And a Silver 5DR GTD.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 18 November 2013, 21:46
I saw a very slow looking red 5 door GTD (63 plate) on Bridge Street, Manchester at about 5.15pm today. OK. It was parked...... :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 19 November 2013, 08:44
Just spied a red 63 plate GTI at the Holiday express roundabout in Hamilton 8.30 this morning. Looked the nuts!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Flintymutt on 19 November 2013, 12:38

Honestly, hated that colour. Why is that even an option on that car???


Each to their own!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Phil 117 on 19 November 2013, 12:48

Honestly, hated that colour. Why is that even an option on that car???


Each to their own!

No very true. Very much my opinion. I guess if you don't want a big shouty colour, it's suits the bill.

Just looked at it again. Sorry, not for me.

(http://thumbsnap.com/s/aX6ZGxFZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 19 November 2013, 13:03
Hey Phil. I'm very happy with my choice of colour thank you, although carbon grey was a close shout. I wouldn't ever have chosen a GTD. Only playing....  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Phil 117 on 19 November 2013, 13:21
Hey Phil. I'm very happy with my choice of colour thank you, although carbon grey was a close shout. I wouldn't ever have chosen a GTD. Only playing....  :smiley:

Ha. As I said, it's just not for me. But that being said, I'm a big fan of the Viper Green Scirocco. When I come to trade in my GTD, the new Rocco's should be out and I'll get one. If they've dropped that colour, there will be trouble. Unless they introduce a nice orange. :grin:

But no, just my opinion, it's not gospel.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 21 November 2013, 09:16
Spotted a very lovely Dark Gray GTD going from Worthing Town Centre through up to the A27, heading off towards Chichester :)
(http://i.imgur.com/4oYV8GG.png)

From Caffyns by the look of it, so may have been their last one! :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 21 November 2013, 09:53
Spotted a very lovely Dark Gray GTD going from Worthing Town Centre through up to the A27, heading off towards Chichester :)
(http://i.imgur.com/4oYV8GG.png)

From Caffyns by the look of it, so may have been their last one! :)

Think I've seen that one too...  It's a 13 plate though so must be an early one as we're on 63 now....
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 21 November 2013, 10:01
SPOTTED a red GTD last night around 6pm-7pm heading eastbound on the M56 then turned onto the M6 northbound. If you are on here, sorry for being up your backside in my big silver van on the M56 as i was just admiring it  :whistle:, looked absolutely stunning and those rear LEDs look the bomb at night!!! ...And when you put you foot down, bye bye gone  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 21 November 2013, 10:09
Saw my car’s twin on the coast road (A1058) heading from Newcastle to the coast, around Cradlewell at approx. 8:45pm last night – 5 door Tornado Red 63 plate GTD. Don’t think it was anyone’s here, was being driven like a nun by quite an old looking fella.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Croz13 on 21 November 2013, 22:08
Spotted this at Glasgow Fort tonight, anyone's?

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/171C0436-9C57-4FB2-9259-191EFC857DC7.jpg) (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/croz_13/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/171C0436-9C57-4FB2-9259-191EFC857DC7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 21 November 2013, 22:10
craigw sitting in traffic at the clyde tunnel earlier  :wink: car looks great
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 21 November 2013, 22:46
craigw sitting in traffic at the clyde tunnel earlier  :wink: car looks great

Cheers pal  :smiley: :smiley:. Were you in your GTI? The traffic was a nightmare tonight  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 22 November 2013, 02:26
craigw sitting in traffic at the clyde tunnel earlier  :wink: car looks great

Cheers pal  :smiley: :smiley:. Were you in your GTI? The traffic was a nightmare tonight  :grin:
no mate was in the a3 the gti just sits there now  :sad:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 22 November 2013, 13:05
Just spotted another Dark Gray GTD on the A27 just leaving Worthing (West Sussex) heading towards Arundel/Chichester way :) - Number plate started with D8 or B8 i think?
Lovely looking car, good colour :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: physio on 23 November 2013, 11:12
White gtd on A530 between Crewe and Nantwich today  at about 10-15  am
I was in the white  GTI going the other way   :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 23 November 2013, 11:39
Some lucky person collecting their brand new blue GTI in Hayward Heath at the dealers this morning. Also a red GTD waiting for a PDI.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 23 November 2013, 12:19
Oooo a few more in Sussex, nice!! :) - seen 2 GTD's and 1 GTI in Worthing so far, so would be nice to see a few more :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 23 November 2013, 23:55
It's like buses..

Went to dump at means last week, 5 door CSg next tommy 3 door CSg. Owner not v chatty


Saw my first pp gti at busby shops tornado red

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 23 November 2013, 23:57
Also saw my first gtd today in clarkston. Meh
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: firemansam347 on 24 November 2013, 05:20
I seen a GTi and a GTD in the Overgate in Dundee, a day before I picked my GTI up, I wouldn't have been parked in those spaces (Tight)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: ChrisJL on 25 November 2013, 11:43
Spotted a White GTI earlier this week in Burslem Stoke on Trent, looked great, first GTI I've seen since I've had my own.

Then Yesterday I saw a very nice black 63 Plate GTD on Waterworld Car Park in Stoke, had a nice admiring stare before going back to my car  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 25 November 2013, 11:49
Spotted another GTD (Dark Blue) Up near Horsham over the weekend :)
Good colour, wasn't one of my choices, but looked great, much better in the flesh so to speak :)

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: vidman2 on 25 November 2013, 15:39
Had my GTi for 5 weeks now and not seen another one in my area, actually not even seen another MK7 of any type except at the dealers
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 25 November 2013, 18:23
Just recently started to see a few, ever since mine went and i'm driving the SE.. :'(
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 25 November 2013, 18:26
I'm surprised you haven't seen mine Jimble i've been driving around Birmingham a few times over the last couple of weeks! :D
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: rallypug on 25 November 2013, 20:21
Am I the only one around the Cov/Leam/Warwick area? Haven't spotted any around here yet... :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 25 November 2013, 21:47
Saw a white mk7 Gti driving up Queens Road in Sheffield this afternoon.
Think this is the 1st one I have seen on the road.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 25 November 2013, 22:56
Saw a white mk7 Gti driving up Queens Road in Sheffield this afternoon.
Think this is the 1st one I have seen on the road.
wasn't me, I'm still waiting for mine :(
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 26 November 2013, 09:52
Saw a white GTD in Dalkeith  the otherside of the big roundabout by Dobies garden world.

Was too far away to do the secret GTI/GTD gesture / nipple flash.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 09:59
Oh Noes, there's a secret gesture and nipple flash!!!! Is this taught by the dealer? (I wish, she is beautiful, but the delivery guy most likely will not be my cup of tea!)

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 26 November 2013, 11:35
What the heck is this secret GTi/GTD gesture and nipple flash thing eh? How 'bout we stick to flashing lights?! It's alright for you blokes, but us ladies can't be doing all that stuff!!@!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 26 November 2013, 11:42
What the heck is this secret GTi/GTD gesture and nipple flash thing eh? How 'bout we stick to flashing lights?! It's alright for you blokes, but us ladies can't be doing all that stuff!!@!!  :grin:
boohoo  :cry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Slippery Slope on 26 November 2013, 11:43
Spoil sport!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 26 November 2013, 12:48
 :grin: ….Because you don't want to be distracted whilst driving you new pride & joy do ya?  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 26 November 2013, 12:50
:grin: ….Because you don't want to be distracted whilst driving you new pride & joy do ya?  :grin:
But the distraction might be worthy :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 13:13
God forbid a MK7 Gti / GTD Meetup it would be an orgy a mess of nipples and secret gestures, like a rather sexual sign language convention with nice cars.... :|  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 26 November 2013, 13:51
did i come into this thread at the wrong time? nipple what?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 26 November 2013, 13:56
did i come into this thread at the wrong time? nipple what?
We were just discussing a Yorkshire meet lol
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 26 November 2013, 14:36
did i come into this thread at the wrong time? nipple what?
We were just discussing a Yorkshire meet lol

ahh didn't realise people from yorkshire were in to nipple flashing  :drool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 November 2013, 14:54
Has anyone spotted Benfield out gallavanting in my TR GTD today while it has been “getting fixed”?  :huh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 26 November 2013, 18:06
:grin: ….Because you don't want to be distracted whilst driving you new pride & joy do ya?  :grin:

Plus it's too blooming cold!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 26 November 2013, 18:58
If there's nipple flashing (by females) can I tag along in my mk6 please?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 26 November 2013, 19:01
too late, they both disagreed with the new greeting :( .... Looks like a generic bumflash will have to do (Passengers obviously) :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 26 November 2013, 19:15
They always spoil everything!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Croz13 on 26 November 2013, 20:52
Currently in Wales on a wee trip & while driving about randomly spotted this & couldn't resist a side by side photo  :laugh:

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/FB807EBB-61D7-43FD-BD4F-25B8B9540C93.jpg) (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/croz_13/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/FB807EBB-61D7-43FD-BD4F-25B8B9540C93.jpg.html)

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/FDACB6B2-CFCE-4A9E-9EF4-F3C97A0C2CBC.jpg) (http://s232.photobucket.com/user/croz_13/media/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/FDACB6B2-CFCE-4A9E-9EF4-F3C97A0C2CBC.jpg.html)

This was near Abergele, 5dr GTD Reg ends GEJ anyone on here? This is the second GTD I've seen since being down here
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 27 November 2013, 09:24
Spotted a silver GTD on the way to work (M2 Belfast bound) this morning. I beeped my horn on the way past!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 27 November 2013, 13:44
spotted a white GTI and a red GTI on the A1 passing along side holy island on saturday. only saw one before getting the car, saw 2 in one day after getting it :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 27 November 2013, 14:17
spotted a white GTI and a red GTI on the A1 passing along side holy island on saturday. only saw one before getting the car, saw 2 in one day after getting it :grin:

Got all excited then thinking that someone off here had seen me!  Then continued reading and realised you're at the other end of the A1  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI_Redpath on 28 November 2013, 17:52
spotted a white GTI and a red GTI on the A1 passing along side holy island on saturday. only saw one before getting the car, saw 2 in one day after getting it :grin:

Got all excited then thinking that someone off here had seen me!  Then continued reading and realised you're at the other end of the A1  :grin:

Yeah I'm quite a distance from Hertfordshire haha
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 30 November 2013, 14:36
Saw a gleaming TR GTI parking up outside Meadowbank stadium.  I was passing in the other direction.  Flashed my headlights.  The lady driver yawned then looked the other way.  I guess once you've had nipple a mere headlight will not do.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 01 December 2013, 00:04
Spotted Drk Blue GTD on A59 outside Harrogate about 1pmish today. Very nice it was too.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 01 December 2013, 13:11
Saw a white 63 plate GTD on the coast road on the way home from the Newcastle match about 7:40pm. Driven very lawfully, so I whizzed past as soon as the Speed cameras were behind us.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 02 December 2013, 19:38
63 plate white 3dr gti turning on to talbot road just before 7am today.. Looked  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Brenbo on 03 December 2013, 12:52
After months and months of not seeing another on the roads I've seen several now in the last few weeks around Devon.
The first one I keep seeing is a white  :roll eyes: (typical) 5 door and the others all seem to be company car GTDs (assuming company car drivers as they don't even bother to make eye contact).
VW must've really got going on the production of RHD ones now.

Where do you see the white 5 door in Exeter?  I bought a 5 door White GTI from Exeter dealer and have been in Exeter on many occasions since I picked it up mid October?

I haven't seen any other GTI's yet myself.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Robbo on 03 December 2013, 16:04
5dr GTD Carbon Grey this morning, private plate, A1 south between Stamford & Peterborough.....looked fantastic!!!  Really pleased I've gone for this colour - will have my very own in 48 hours :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 03 December 2013, 21:36
Black GTD on a 63 plate crawling in rush hour traffic on the M60 near Urmston, Manchester at about 5.40pm today. If the owner is on here then hello !  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 04 December 2013, 22:59
Saw a great looking carbon grey 5 door Gti,parked up in the posher suburbs of Sheffield today.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 04 December 2013, 23:15
After months and months of not seeing another on the roads I've seen several now in the last few weeks around Devon.
The first one I keep seeing is a white  :roll eyes: (typical) 5 door and the others all seem to be company car GTDs (assuming company car drivers as they don't even bother to make eye contact).
VW must've really got going on the production of RHD ones now.

Where do you see the white 5 door in Exeter?  I bought a 5 door White GTI from Exeter dealer and have been in Exeter on many occasions since I picked it up mid October?

I haven't seen any other GTI's yet myself.
Near Pynes Hill normally, between there and Middlemoor, a lady driving it most times I've seen it.
Also saw a white 5 door with a Pano roof from the distance recently
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Brenbo on 07 December 2013, 07:26
Neither are car.  The last I check I had not had any Trans-gender operations.  If you were to see my car it would be around Alphington goinging between Exeter City Centre and the A30.

Good to see other GTi's are appearing the local area.  Although I still have not physically seen another GTI yet. 
 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 07 December 2013, 16:13
Neither are car.  The last I check I had not had any Trans-gender operations.  If you were to see my car it would be around Alphington goinging between Exeter City Centre and the A30.

Good to see other GTi's are appearing the local area.  Although I still have not physically seen another GTI yet. 
 

Wrong end of the city for me!

I've seen quite a few GTI's and GTD's now locally.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 08 December 2013, 03:39
Apologies to my twin in GTI form that I totally smoked off today on the M2 in Belfast. Go on the GTD'ers!!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 08 December 2013, 15:20
Just saw a lovely Drak Gray GTI driving along the A27 towards Arundel :)
The misses had her first outing, so was a bit slow at over-taking... :P
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 10 December 2013, 14:11
Saw a white GTD on the A1 going northbound past Stevenage on Friday, driving at 60 mph by some old gran  :rolleyes:

Then saw my first GTI last night - around the corner from my house (boo, I like being exclusive) in white - looked the nuts to be fair, was being driven by an older gent (mid 50's I reckon) with the standard wheels.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 10 December 2013, 14:37
Saw a white GTD on the A1 going northbound past Stevenage on Friday, driving at 60 mph by some old gran  :rolleyes:

Then saw my first GTI last night - around the corner from my house (boo, I like being exclusive) in white - looked the nuts to be fair, was being driven by an older gent (mid 50's I reckon) with the standard wheels.

Now you mention it, more often than not when I've seen one it's been driven by the more mature individual shall we say  :grin:. Giving us young drivers  :rolleyes: a bad name :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 10 December 2013, 14:57
Saw a white GTD on the A1 going northbound past Stevenage on Friday, driving at 60 mph by some old gran  :rolleyes:

Then saw my first GTI last night - around the corner from my house (boo, I like being exclusive) in white - looked the nuts to be fair, was being driven by an older gent (mid 50's I reckon) with the standard wheels.

Now you mention it, more often than not when I've seen one it's been driven by the more mature individual shall we say  :grin:. Giving us young drivers  :rolleyes: a bad name :smiley:

Yeah!  Us young 'uns ( :lipsrsealed:) are being made to look like we're driving a wrinkley's car!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 10 December 2013, 17:34
Saw a white GTD on Seafield Rd this afternoon.  Passing by in the opposite direction.  I flashed my headlights. 

One day. I will get acknowledged.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 10 December 2013, 19:13
Apologies to my twin in GTI form that I totally smoked off today on the M2 in Belfast. Go on the GTD'ers!!!

LOL you know my GTD has really come to life since I changed how I drive it. It urges you to drive it like a petrol car and it flies! The M2 has also become my playground!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mark V GTD on 10 December 2013, 19:32
Saw my first GTD mk.7 on the road today - Carbon Grey 5-door in Harlow, Essex!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 10 December 2013, 21:02
Apologies to my twin in GTI form that I totally smoked off today on the M2 in Belfast. Go on the GTD'ers!!!

LOL you know my GTD has really come to life since I changed how I drive it. It urges you to drive it like a petrol car and it flies! The M2 has also become my playground!

Same here - sports mode and rev it!

Glenshane is my playground. I reckon you could easily do 130mph going up it if you tried with a clear road, not that I'd ever do that - I'm always legal of course, dare to think what you could do heading down it!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 10 December 2013, 21:51
LOL you know my GTD has really come to life since I changed how I drive it. It urges you to drive it like a petrol car and it flies! The M2 has also become my playground!

Yep - got to punish it a little - keep it between 2100 and 4000rpm when you  want to shift, as opposed to the 1700 to 3300 optimum range of previous TDIs. Haven't seen any worse mpg for treating it a bit meaner.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 10 December 2013, 23:30
Yeah Glenshane pass would be lethal downhill, and just showing off uphill!

The rev range does like to sit higher, I think that's just the nature of the car. Does comfort or normal work in a different rev range? Is it possible?

I prefer driving on the edge though, the lag is zero sitting @ 3k revs and the car just pops. (I truly forget I am driving an oil burner)!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 10 December 2013, 23:34
Yeah Glenshane pass would be lethal downhill, and just showing off uphill!

The rev range does like to sit higher, I think that's just the nature of the car. Does comfort or normal work in a different rev range? Is it possible?
Not sure - I'm a DSG'er and meant gearbox in sport mode or using paddles - DCC (or whatever its called) is left in sport 24/7!
I prefer driving on the edge though, the lag is zero sitting @ 3k revs and the car just pops. (I truly forget I am driving an oil burner)!
Same here!

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 10 December 2013, 23:36
peterdoherty and valenni it can't be long before I meet you on the M2 hill up to Sandynose  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 10 December 2013, 23:55
peterdoherty and valenni it can't be long before I meet you on the M2 hill up to Sandynose  :smiley:

thats exactly where my GTI twin wouldnt play at the weekend lol
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 11 December 2013, 09:06
peterdoherty and valenni it can't be long before I meet you on the M2 hill up to Sandynose  :smiley:

Well, I am on the M2 from Antrim to the odyssey exit every Monday - Friday from 8am > 8.30.

Always keeping my eye out, still not a lot of MK7 GTI / GTD's about, so easy to spot.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Itshimself on 11 December 2013, 09:14
peterdoherty and valenni it can't be long before I meet you on the M2 hill

Well, I am on the M2 from Antrim to the odyssey exit every Monday - Friday from 8am > 8.30.

Always keeping my eye out, still not a lot of MK7 GTI / GTD's about, so easy to spot.

See you boys around South Belfast if you're in the neighbourhood - red GTI PP
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 11 December 2013, 09:24
I've found what you guys have said to be very true, you need to rev the GTD to get the performance out of it. Once you do, the performance is totally awesome (The car is awesome in every way anyway!!).

Haven't seen any of you NI guys around, but working in Newtownards, I don't really get the chance to. Followed a GTD home one night to Ards, and realised it was the demonstrator I drove at Agnews. Also, one of the salesmen from Agnews Boucher drives a red GTI and I've spotted it a few times around the Ards Peninsula area. Other than that, the GTD/GTI is pretty rare  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 11 December 2013, 10:15

See you boys around South Belfast if you're in the neighbourhood - red GTI PP

You'll see me floating about there quite a lot.

Only on the M2 at random times through the week/weekends.

Have seen the Red GTI parked up at Agnews Boucher for the past couple of weeks on passing on way to work
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 16 December 2013, 19:55
Spotted a red GTi on the A1 South Bound just after junction 49 this morning at around 08:50 this morning! I was heading North in my CSD GTi.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 16 December 2013, 20:04
itshimself I'm going to have to keep an out for you I'm around South Belfast daily.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike. on 16 December 2013, 20:21
Whoa where are all you guys hiding, I must be sleeping, have only seen one MK7 GTD and no GTIs on the road in NI.

I'm usually on the A1/M1 Hillhall Road around 7.30/16:30 in my ageing red MK6  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Itshimself on 16 December 2013, 20:46
Do surely, I'm one of the few (maybe the only) Performance Pack(s) I've seen on the roads locally... Love those big brake pads!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gingernick on 17 December 2013, 09:15
I have only seen one White gti/gtd (wasnt sure as I only got a quick glimpse of the 19's) in South Tyneside..saw it in ASDA car park in south shields earlier this week
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 17 December 2013, 09:49
Whoa where are all you guys hiding, I must be sleeping, have only seen one MK7 GTD and no GTIs on the road in NI.

I'm usually on the A1/M1 Hillhall Road around 7.30/16:30 in my ageing red MK6  :grin:

I avoid the A1 where possible lol (Used to live in Kinallen)

Now if you were hanging around the M1 / M2 / M5 area you might see a few alright!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mackandmark on 17 December 2013, 20:32
Well it seems GTD's are like buses! Had mine since 17/10/2013 & not seen another one on the road, then today 2 within the space of half an hour!!

Saw a red GTD in my rear view mirror as I was turning offon the M74 (Junc 5 Raith interchange - Heading South) at about 12.45pm today, looked amazing. Then a black one in the Frankie & Benny's car park at Kingsgate East Kilbride at 1.10pm

Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 19 December 2013, 20:32
Spotted a lovely white GTD on Argyll Street tonight about 8.15pm. Looked like it had the Santiagos on which were very nice. Private reg beginning Y9 I think. Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 19 December 2013, 20:37
Spotted a lovely white GTD on Argyll Street tonight about 8.15pm. Looked like it had the Santiagos on which were very nice. Private reg beginning Y9 I think. Anyone on here?
pretty sure there was a mk7 gti parked behind it last night  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 19 December 2013, 20:53
Spotted last week, THE Milltek Mk7 GTI :D Had Milltek Decals down the side in night blue with a personalised plate of something like MI11TEK. I let you out the Shell Garage in Awsworth near Eastwood in the Midlands. Yes it's the same car that's on Milltek's website.

Pretty cool huh?  :tongue:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 19 December 2013, 21:55
Spotted last week, THE Milltek Mk7 GTI :D Had Milltek Decals down the side in night blue with a personalised plate of something like MI11TEK. I let you out the Shell Garage in Awsworth near Eastwood in the Midlands. Yes it's the same car that's on Milltek's website.

Pretty cool huh?  :tongue:

How did it sound?!  :laugh: :laugh:

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 19 December 2013, 22:05
Spotted last week, THE Milltek Mk7 GTI :D Had Milltek Decals down the side in night blue with a personalised plate of something like MI11TEK. I let you out the Shell Garage in Awsworth near Eastwood in the Midlands. Yes it's the same car that's on Milltek's website.

Pretty cool huh?  :tongue:

How did it sound?!  :laugh: :laugh:

J
was thinking the same  :laugh: looking forward to seeing johnc41s new system tomorrow or sat
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 20 December 2013, 10:29
Spotted last week, THE Milltek Mk7 GTI :D Had Milltek Decals down the side in night blue with a personalised plate of something like MI11TEK. I let you out the Shell Garage in Awsworth near Eastwood in the Midlands. Yes it's the same car that's on Milltek's website.

Pretty cool huh?  :tongue:

How did it sound?!  :laugh: :laugh:

J

The traffic was pretty heavy but when the road split and I went one way and he went the other it sounded pretty epic to be honest :D

http://youtu.be/_wIPGjEz5IE
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: corgi on 20 December 2013, 10:44
A white 3 Door GTI last Tuesday on the M5 southbound somewhere between Bristol and Taunton at about 09:00...

You were in a bit of a hurry, it appears... :smiley: and by the way with SPECS cameras, they measure your average speed, so its no good getting the hammer down between the cameras and braking heavily on the approach the the next one  :tongue: :lipsrsealed:

I notice they've suspended the cameras on that stretch... I guess for the holidays...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 20 December 2013, 11:11
A white 3 Door GTI last Tuesday on the M5 southbound somewhere between Bristol and Taunton at about 09:00...

You were in a bit of a hurry, it appears... :smiley: and by the way with SPECS cameras, they measure your average speed, so its no good getting the hammer down between the cameras and braking heavily on the approach the the next one  :tongue: :lipsrsealed:

I notice they've suspended the cameras on that stretch... I guess for the holidays...

Oh yes, those average speed cameras… Good time to use cruise control, curbs the desire to use the right foot!  :evil:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 20 December 2013, 11:18
Another red GTi seen yesterday lunchtime around 12:55 on the A174! Flashed and waved but no response!! :-)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 20 December 2013, 12:23
Another red GTi seen yesterday lunchtime around 12:55 on the A174! Flashed and waved but no response!! :-)
Thats because you didnt do the nipple greet  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 20 December 2013, 16:09
Today I saw a white Golf R 5-door (quite dirty) outside the VW dealership in Davos, Switzerland. When I pointed it out to my mate he said "so what?". He drives a Vectra though, so that was only to be expected  :grin:

When I went back to take photos it had gone  :cry:

I really liked the look of those silver door mirrors  :tongue:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 20 December 2013, 16:47
Just spied a 63 red GTD on the Edinburgh bypass SL63 reg.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 21 December 2013, 10:18
Saw a Red 63 plate GTD in Uckfield this morning then a very smart looking Mk4 R32
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JB GTI on 21 December 2013, 12:43
I haven't seen one GTI on my travels but have seen a couple of Gtd's though. Every morning when i go on the M1 I see plenty of transporters traveling southbound with every Volkswagen under the sun on board except Gti's  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sleg on 21 December 2013, 13:16
I'm in Leicester JB GTI and I want to get spotted!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JB GTI on 21 December 2013, 15:51
I'm in Leicester JB GTI and I want to get spotted!

Lol  :grin: I will keep my eyes peeled
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 22 December 2013, 11:23
I'm in Leicester JB GTI and I want to get spotted!

I'm in Leicester today. I'll keep my eyes peeled for both of you.

Saw a carbon copy of my gtd on the a38m heading into Birmingham. I don't think the guy was to interested. lol  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JB GTI on 22 December 2013, 18:32
I'm in Leicester JB GTI and I want to get spotted!

I'm in Leicester today. I'll keep my eyes peeled for both of you.

Saw a carbon copy of my gtd on the a38m heading into Birmingham. I don't think the guy was to interested. lol  :laugh:

You will struggle as I have not got mine yet !! Still driving my filthy dirty Scirocco about   :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ttcent on 22 December 2013, 19:55
I'll look out for all you Leicestershire guys too, mines an easy spot missing the right wing GTI badge , missed op at the factory.  :undecided:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 22 December 2013, 20:04
Drove all the way from London west down the M4 today and back and saw over 100 VW cars easily

Was keeping an eye out every time I saw a VW hatch but no GTD/GTIs  :sad:

Seems the south haven't invested as heavily as the midlands/north from these threads!

I have to say though most of the drivers I spotted in these cars were old enough to have been in the 2nd world war!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: rocknob on 22 December 2013, 21:32
I drove up to Liverpool from Sheerness on Friday and back today and didn't spot a single GTI or GTD. I expected to see way more.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 23 December 2013, 12:36
I've only ever seen 3 ever, white one in Cheadle, black one in the Trafford centre, and a red one in whythenshawe. I was trying to catch the red one up but a bus got in the way.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 26 December 2013, 08:54
Saw my first MK7 GTI in black yesterday in Crowthorne just up the road from where i live, after seeing none for months driving around the country!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 27 December 2013, 19:11
Graphite Grey Gti parked up at Meadowhall today.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 27 December 2013, 19:25
Graphite Grey Gti parked up at Meadowhall today.
Wasn't me.. mine is white... oh hang on... I wasn't in Meadowhall today  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 27 December 2013, 23:22
Graphite Grey Gti parked up at Meadowhall today.
Wasn't me.. mine is white... oh hang on... I wasn't in Meadowhall today  :laugh:

Ha ha very funny.

A nice Graphite grey Mk6 parked up at Meadowhall today.....oh hang on,that one was mine.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: double0 on 27 December 2013, 23:50
Graphite Grey Gti parked up at Meadowhall today.
Saw what looked like carbon grey driving around Sheffield today but not at Meadowhall - waved and got a wave back when in my black PP but not sure if they are a member...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 29 December 2013, 11:09
Spotted a red GTI/D (hard to tell with red as it loses the red stripe on a GTI) heading west bound on the A30 between Perranporth and Truro turnoffs yesterday. Probably not a forum member but the only mk7 GTI/D I've seen that far down so far.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 30 December 2013, 08:54
It's suddenly like buses ! I saw a Carbon Grey GTD at The Stag traffic lights in Orrell yesterday lunchtime. And on my way into work this morning I saw a GTi (again I think Carbon Grey but it was dark and raining so not 100% sure) on the M602 coming into Manchester. It's only the second GTi I have seen on the road, other than mine ! It was wearing a set of Santiago wheels and looked very nice ...  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: e.l.s on 02 January 2014, 18:51
Saw a gorgeous black GTi this morning, 1st mk7 I've seen since the day we picked up our gtd in October  :cool:

(Don't think the owner is on here but just in case you are, spotted you in Trostre, Llanelli)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: PGTD on 05 January 2014, 22:49
Tonight at around 19.50 0n Queensferry Rd going in to Edinburgh a red GTD behind me. You would have recognised my reg number matched my silver mk6 GTD?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RedGTD on 05 January 2014, 23:14
Seen two GTD's in Carluke (South Lanarkshire, Scotland) one White (tidy, looks fantastic) and the other red, driven by an older lady. Any takers on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 06 January 2014, 08:51
There's me thinking i unique! Parked behind a grey gti in a traffic queue this morning, looked exactly the same spec as mine. It confused me ! Sale Cheshire reg ending xmj
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RedGTD on 06 January 2014, 09:33
Another one this morning, White GTD reg R70 *** just past the Linwood junction before the M8.
Looked fantastic, rear LEDs look amazing.

Just spoke to my dealer (in Aberdeen) cars will be delivered to me on Tuesday/Wednesday next week.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 06 January 2014, 10:37
Saw a red 63 plate GTD on Crow Road this morning approximately 8.00am. I've now seen loads of GTD's but not many GTI's
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 08 January 2014, 12:01
Saw my first gti on the roads of greater London today. Heading south from Farnborough common/bromley down in the direction of croydon. We were both crawling in traffic opposing directions I rolled down window to pass on my compliments but the traffic queue moved leaving the gti driver looking rather bemused and worried as if I was gearing up to hurl something at him.

Pure white gti on Austins no pano roof. Think it was LF63 plate. Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 08 January 2014, 18:15
Two 5dr black gtd's spotted today around Manchester

One east lancs Manchester about 1pm

One trafford road towards regent road about 4.30pm

I was in a works cars so they wouldn't have seen me in my shiney white gti  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: jivemonkey on 08 January 2014, 18:41
Saw my first GTI/ GTD heading away from Bedford train station at 18:30. Caught them last minute and it was dark - all I know is that it was one of the above and white! Gave the obligatory flash, looked very nice indeed.

Anyone here? First I've seen in my travels around Beds/ Cambs.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 08 January 2014, 18:50
White GTD spotted in Bishop Storford services at 08:50 this morning! :-)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 09 January 2014, 13:20
Red GTD 63 Plate driving around Storrington this morning.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 09 January 2014, 13:53
Awww my WHite GTD is yet to be spotted, i'm at Brighton Uni (Next to the stadium today) - so will be on the A27 around 4/4:30 today!!! - someone come n find me :P hehehe
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 09 January 2014, 14:48
I saw a white 5-door GTD (HY 63 ***) leaving Morrisons @ Horndean this morning.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 12 January 2014, 16:37
Saw a black GTD on the M25, Friday around 15:50 just past the M4 Junction heading clockwise. I was was on the inside lane, gave you a wave!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 12 January 2014, 18:01
5dr red 63 plate gtd in parrswood cinema, didsbury car park today about 5pm. Looked very clean indeed
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Simon C on 12 January 2014, 18:05
White new gtd 5 door seen at cocken lodge with car stationary at roadside as woman closed some gates behind her. She did not clock me in the dirty gti  :shocked:

That was first new gti or gtd I have seen in the north east   :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stuart.cameron on 12 January 2014, 23:01
Seen a grey GTD in the car wash in Dundee this afternoon and a red GTD in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh tonight!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Red Tornado on 12 January 2014, 23:04
Haven't seen many GTi/GTDs my way yet except for 2 one morning on the M2 foreshore into Belfast, a white and red GTi (honestly, like buses, you wait for an age and then....) and then again today on the Doagh road near Mossley (bottom of Carntall Rd) around 1.30pm, was Red GTi but only noticed it at the last second as it was so gloomy, so didn't clock if it was a 3 or 5 dr etc. Looked well though in the split second I saw it!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeytennis on 13 January 2014, 09:49
Passed a Red GTD last night on a43 south around 7.15pm, I flashed my hazards and got a flash back (in a Black GTD). What a friendly bunch we are  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 13 January 2014, 14:57
Red Tornado it might have been me i'm on the foreshore every morning :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gingernick on 13 January 2014, 16:55
just saw a white GTD..must work at the unit in Jarrow just round the corner from our offices in Viking industrial estate
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 13 January 2014, 17:04
Finally one in my locale - spotted a blue GTI driving from Cheam village (Surrey) onto Sandy Lane going under the railway bridge. Brilliant colour, really suits the grey skies we have 10/12 months of the year. Would have gone for it too if my Mk6 hadn't been dark blue too!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 13 January 2014, 17:04
I've seen a black GTI in crowthorne and a red GTD in wokingham - I must be careful though as I'm constantly looking away from the road to check the number plates and if the GTD/GTIs are MK7's  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Red Tornado on 13 January 2014, 21:49
Red Tornado it might have been me i'm on the foreshore every morning :smiley:

It was about a month ago, coming up to the end of the M2 section just before Nelson St - I was heading along the M5 and on to the M3 in my Mk 6 (also red as you probably guessed!!).  Hope you're enjoying the car, can't wait to get mine, hopefully early next month! Will look out for you :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 13 January 2014, 21:53
It sounds like me Red Tornado. Are you buying from Agnews?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Nairn1980 on 14 January 2014, 20:44
I spotted craigW's GTI this morning on the M74 :)
I was in my black 63 plate company golf TDI estate so no one ever spots me haha!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 14 January 2014, 21:55
I spotted craigW's GTI this morning on the M74 :)
I was in my black 63 plate company golf TDI estate so no one ever spots me haha!!

 :smiley: :smiley:

Nairn you need to ditch the company car and take the the GTD to work pal so I can spot you sometime :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Red Tornado on 14 January 2014, 22:06
It sounds like me Red Tornado. Are you buying from Agnews?

Yes.  Got my first 2 GTis from them (albeit at 1 year old) and have always had great sales and aftercare from them so was happy to go with them again on this occasion - happy with the deal although I did get quotes from elsewhere too.  Where did you get yours from?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 15 January 2014, 00:09
Agnews as well. I will keep an eye out for you on the M2...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Nairn1980 on 15 January 2014, 18:21
I spotted craigW's GTI this morning on the M74 :)
I was in my black 63 plate company golf TDI estate so no one ever spots me haha!!

 :smiley: :smiley:

Nairn you need to ditch the company car and take the the GTD to work pal so I can spot you sometime :smiley:

Mate I never get to drive it!!!
My wife uses it every day and goes m74 and then m77 to work so it goes in one direction and I go in the other haha!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 18 January 2014, 16:54
Red GTI/GTD (couldn't tell) near West Hove Sainsbury's earlier this afternoon...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Croz13 on 19 January 2014, 23:08
Had two spots today
First up was a really nice red 3dr GTD spotted in motherwell just down from Peter Vardys around 10:30am
Second was a gleaming white 5dr GTI (ST63***) on the M8 heading Eastbound past the Royal Infirmary around 19:45pm

Certainly starting to see afew more around now  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RossGardner on 20 January 2014, 15:18
White 5 door gti on the road towards Drayton manor on Saturday afternoon. Was having some sport with a purple corrado! The corrado was my mate!! He said an a3 pulled out on the two of you :( anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 21 January 2014, 08:23
Spotted a lovely white GTD on Argyll Street tonight about 8.15pm. Looked like it had the Santiagos on which were very nice. Private reg beginning Y9 I think. Anyone on here?

Spotted this car on the M8 again this morning going into Glasgow. Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 27 January 2014, 18:33
Spotted a 63 plate white GTD near Sharpthorne around lunchtime.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 27 January 2014, 19:13
not me, as no idea where sharpthorne is :P - and i was pootling around worthing / arundel area :P - meh, still yet to be spotted!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 27 January 2014, 19:23
not me, as no idea where sharpthorne is :P - and i was pootling around worthing / arundel area :P - meh, still yet to be spotted!

I was wondering if it was you or not. It was near East Grinstead.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 27 January 2014, 20:07
hehe not me :) (Hard to miss as my numberplate ends in FAK :P ) - was up there last week though :P - not regularly up that nexk of the woods, normally seen from Portsmouth -> Eastbourne along the coast.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 27 January 2014, 20:11
Spotted another mk7 (Tornado GTD) this time driving past the Princess Royal Hospital heading out towards m25 junction near orpington kent last week. You could tell it had just been very professionally detailed. Sky's reflection on the bonnet was like a panorama.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Raymondo on 27 January 2014, 20:39
Spotted my first Gti (since I've had mine) about 430 pm on the m1/a1 by the Garforth junction. On a 63 in tungsten or limestone grey. Looked bloody good!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 30 January 2014, 21:18
Spotted two white GTDs on Tuesday morning. The first was near the Trowse turn off on the A47 near Norwich at around 08:50. The second was on the A11 just outside of Thetford at around 09:20.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 31 January 2014, 17:31
Spotted my first GTI too :) - right in front of me crossing a round-about in worthing this morning about 08:35am :) - lovely car! Good choice in colour too - Pure White hehe :)

Was heading towards goring way :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 31 January 2014, 17:49
spotted 2 on byres road today both white a gti an gtd parked next to each other then a red gti near the clyde tunnel  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Woofwagon on 31 January 2014, 22:58
Nice tornado red gtd on English plates spotted on the A16 near Calais today. Made me wish mine would hurry up and get here.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: phil_790 on 01 February 2014, 12:10
Hi all,

I have spotted two GTD's on the manor royal industrial estate in crawley in the last couple of days, anyone on here?

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 01 February 2014, 13:24
I was up in Crawley this week, but no idea where Manor royal is. (White GTD) :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Raymondo on 02 February 2014, 16:55
Black 3dr gti in headingley, leeds about 3pm today.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: EzzG on 02 February 2014, 22:19
Not seen any GTD's or GTI's on the road until today !! Saw a pure white GTI go through Whitstable high street in Kent,, then a night blue GTD on my way back from Lakeside on the M2... both looked great !! Can't wait to get my pure white GTD even more now  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ap69 on 02 February 2014, 22:35
How long to wait?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: EzzG on 02 February 2014, 22:42
I'm BW8,, so should get it mid to late March !!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mk1Macca on 03 February 2014, 08:31
Tornado red GTi on the A47 driving towards Thorney :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 03 February 2014, 20:50
Saw a nice Tornado Red GTD parked up in the Colinton area of Edin today and a nice CSG GTI parked up just past the West End.  Looking good!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 04 February 2014, 13:52
White GTI near the Clock tower in Canterbury (Reg Ended FVV)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 04 February 2014, 17:43
White GTD 63 plate. Tesco extra Stretford (Manchester).

Anyone on here?

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 04 February 2014, 19:16
White GTD 63 plate. Tesco extra Stretford (Manchester).

Anyone on here?

J

Thought I had been spotted then... Drive that way everyday but mine is a GTI!

I saw a identical car  to mine being drive along washway road, sale towards Manchester about 15.20 today.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 04 February 2014, 23:46
I think my Mrs has seen you Darlo. She often says she "sees one just like mine" on that stretch of road to and from work.

Amazing we haven't bumped in to each other yet!

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 05 February 2014, 15:29
I saw my car twin today! wohoooo!
Pure White GTD 63 plate just to the north side of Worthing Crossing, pulling out of the pavement from some shops going south towards the crossing.

A slightly older (than me at least) lady was driving.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 05 February 2014, 18:35
I think my Mrs has seen you Darlo. She often says she "sees one just like mine" on that stretch of road to and from work.

Amazing we haven't bumped in to each other yet!

J

Think its the same one, saw it on moss lane Timperley as well a few weeks ago
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 05 February 2014, 22:01
Tornado red GTD at Exchange Quay in Manchester.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 08 February 2014, 09:36
White 5 door 63 plate gti coming on to trafford road from salford quays yesterday about 2.45pm
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 08 February 2014, 10:59
Red GTD in my street!  I suspect it's the same one I saw at Sainsbury's Hove the other week
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 08 February 2014, 11:05
Silver GTI or GTD on M8 heading into Glasgow yesterday morning.  Didn't get close enough to check it out but I could tell from the LED rear lights!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: beachvibes on 08 February 2014, 11:08
Seen a tornado red gtd around king Edward street in Barnstaple, a few weeks back, looked really nice.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 08 February 2014, 15:32
White GTI A646 Hebden Bridge, parked on Market Street about 10.30 this morning. Anyone? :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 08 February 2014, 15:35
White GTI A646 Hebden Bridge, parked on Market Street about 10.30 this morning. Anyone? :smiley:


Defiantly a GTI Ginagee? My mate had a white GTD at Hebden Bridge??

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 08 February 2014, 16:10
White GTI A646 Hebden Bridge, parked on Market Street about 10.30 this morning. Anyone? :smiley:

That was me getting my hair cut  :wink:

Where are you from Ginagee?

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 08 February 2014, 16:17
White GTI A646 Hebden Bridge, parked on Market Street about 10.30 this morning. Anyone? :smiley:

That was me getting my hair cut  :wink:

Where are you from Ginagee?

J


Where are you from J?


Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 08 February 2014, 16:29
I am based in the Hebden Bridge area most weekends and then based in Manchester during the week due to
work commitments.

You?

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dan Burnley on 08 February 2014, 16:34
I am based in the Hebden Bridge area most weekends and then based in Manchester during the week due to
work commitments.

You?

J


Haha weird, live in Burnley, go through Hebden Bridge all the time and go to Manchester every weekend!  :grin:

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 08 February 2014, 16:41
Brilliant! Maybe we will bump in to each other at some point! (hopefully not in the literal sense :wink: )

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Tornado8 on 08 February 2014, 20:56
Seen plenty of GTD's around the Basingstoke area and M3 but no GTI's   :cry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike77t5 on 10 February 2014, 10:20
Saw a GTD this morning coming down princess parkway in manchester. I think it was carbon grey colour. Anyone on here? First one ive seen in the metal.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 12 February 2014, 18:29
Keep seeing a black GTI going past Phoneix Park & Ride in Nottingham. I was the nutter trying to get behind you in the red GTI :D
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike. on 13 February 2014, 21:24
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?

Just spotted it today parked on the pavement outside the phone shop.

I work just round the corner  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: linc-dub on 14 February 2014, 08:33
A White GTD in Lincolnshire - spotted parked at Horncastle Swimming Pool / Lifestyle Fitness centre 7pm on Thurs 13.02.14!

I parked my GTD at the other end of the car park, so if it is a member on here they would probably not have seen mine.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 14 February 2014, 10:26
BELFAST

White GTD with pano roof (looks well!), PFZ reg, parked at the Ladas Drive/Mt Merion Roundabout.

Dunno if it was the driver standing near it but someone spotted me and their jaw dropped lol

LOL that's me mate. I work on that corner! Small world eh?

Just spotted it today parked on the pavement outside the phone shop.

I work just round the corner  :smiley:

Mike, I work in that actual office mate! And I see another grey GTD parked up at the end lights @ the end of Lada's drive.

You will se my wagon parked there most days.

This weather is hard to keep it clean though.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JB GTI on 14 February 2014, 17:51
Passing Leicester VW today there must be 8 or 9 GTI's & GTD's on the front waiting for someone.
Anyone on here getting theirs from there ??
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 16 February 2014, 14:37
I'm in Hong Kong on my hols at the moment, bearing in mind I've seen about 3 Ferraris, 1 lambo, and about 7 porsches, I've only seen 1 beautifully detailed black mk5, a white mk6, and finally today a silver mk7 GTi, I was pointing and waving at it like a loon and I think the owner thought I was some sort of nutter or something :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Darlo on 16 February 2014, 16:32
63 plate grey gti in Altrincham town centre an hour ago. If you saw a fat lad on a red and white cannondale staring at you it was me on my first ride of 2014  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 16 February 2014, 22:43
Spotted a lovely gtd last week on the corner of Moore street and Normanton road in Derby. Exact same spec as I'm getting  :laugh: Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 17 February 2014, 01:49
63 plate grey gti in Altrincham town centre an hour ago. If you saw a fat lad on a red and white cannondale staring at you it was me on my first ride of 2014  :grin:

I've seen that one too. I have exactly the same colour and it's a bit strange seeing someone driving the same car :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 17 February 2014, 12:59
3dr white GTD on A8 into Glasgow this morning.  Stuck in traffic - almost neck and neck.  Being driven by a lady downing a bottle of Irn Bru.  Breakfast for the connosseur  :laugh:

Also a black GTI in Ingram Street car park which is where I parked also.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stiggy786 on 17 February 2014, 13:22
Breakfast of champions.

Spotted a blue gti in Purley last week Tuesday about 11am. Driving from the flooded part to the slightly less flooded part.

Looked like the demo from Lookers in Coulsdon.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 18 February 2014, 13:34
At the dealers where my gtd is coming from

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/12562415284_5f21426059_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59954848@N07/12562415284/)
Mk7 R (http://www.flickr.com/photos/59954848@N07/12562415284/) by damianmkv (http://www.flickr.com/people/59954848@N07/), on Flickr

That is absolutely stunning! I think it looks awesome in that colour!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 19 February 2014, 16:39
Spotted a White GTD (like mine) this morning on Victoria street Belfast.

They turned into Chichester Street as I tooted the horn on the way past!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 19 February 2014, 17:17
Spotted a black GTD at MediaCity UK, Salford Quays today.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike. on 19 February 2014, 18:25
Passed a white GTD this morning on the A1 carriageway just past the Hillsborough roundabout, anyone here ?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 20 February 2014, 09:31
Seen a lovely TR GTI behind me on the M5 / M2 toward Bangor / Odyssey exit.

Looked great! Love the red. Sometimes regret not getting it.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 20 February 2014, 10:38
Seen a lovely TR GTI behind me on the M5 / M2 toward Bangor / Odyssey exit.

Looked great! Love the red. Sometimes regret not getting it.

Remember they are probably thinking the opposite and wishing they had chosen white. It happens to me all the time, you see red and you wish you had went for it, you see black and you wish you had that etc etc.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 20 February 2014, 11:53
Seen a lovely TR GTI behind me on the M5 / M2 toward Bangor / Odyssey exit.

Looked great! Love the red. Sometimes regret not getting it.

Remember they are probably thinking the opposite and wishing they had chosen white. It happens to me all the time, you see red and you wish you had went for it, you see black and you wish you had that etc etc.

Just like the other car drivers when they see you wishing they had got the GTI now  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Nairn1980 on 20 February 2014, 21:12
3dr white GTD on A8 into Glasgow this morning.  Stuck in traffic - almost neck and neck.  Being driven by a lady downing a bottle of Irn Bru.  Breakfast for the connosseur  :laugh:

Also a black GTI in Ingram Street car park which is where I parked also.

Irn-bru for breakfast will be to sort the night before's hangover out!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Woofwagon on 20 February 2014, 23:13
Spotted a white GTD on the m2 today on a low loader, probably on the way from sheerness to some lucky owner for 1march delivery, I wish mine would hurry up and catch its ship!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 21 February 2014, 10:26
Went past a 63 plate GTD in TR today - looked immense - went to wave to the lady as I overtook but she wasn't looking, so obviously not a forum member!!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: phil_790 on 22 February 2014, 07:53
Hi all,

The other morning I saw a red 5 door heading out of Horsham towards Broadbridge Heath, I have a feeling it was the ex demo model that Crawley VW were running last summer. Also yesterday a white 3 door followed me down the Balcombe road out of Horley into manor royal in Crawley, the white looked the mutts nuts...made me think I should have had white!

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 24 February 2014, 09:24
This morning - a very clean, Black GTI with panoramic roof (open) driving behind me from Longport roundabout, along the A257.  First mk7 GTI I've seen in Canterbury.  Anyone on here?

Also see a white GTD most Friday evenings parked up outside Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Canterbury Academy.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 24 February 2014, 23:11
Carbon grey GTD on the A6 around 16:45 and then a tornado red GTI/GTD northbound M61.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 26 February 2014, 09:24
This morning - a very clean, Black GTI with panoramic roof (open) driving behind me from Longport roundabout, along the A257.  First mk7 GTI I've seen in Canterbury.  Anyone on here?

Also see a white GTD most Friday evenings parked up outside Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Canterbury Academy.

I'm in Canterbury 3 days a week but never seen  anyone  :sad:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 26 February 2014, 09:26
Red GTI on Brunswick Place in Brighton, parked up so think they might live there  :whistle:

Black GTD on the M23 northbound this morning at about 7:45

 :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: blade67 on 26 February 2014, 09:38
Pure White, pano roof, PP, 5dr GTI (small scratch on the front bumper  :sad:)
I've seen this car parked in Jeddo Rd (W12 London) every Saturday for the last 4 weeks...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2014, 09:48
This morning - a very clean, Black GTI with panoramic roof (open) driving behind me from Longport roundabout, along the A257.  First mk7 GTI I've seen in Canterbury.  Anyone on here?

Also see a white GTD most Friday evenings parked up outside Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Canterbury Academy.

I'm in Canterbury 3 days a week but never seen  anyone  :sad:

Wasn't you then?  Yeah, Canterbury seems a bit of a mk7 gti/gtd void so far.  I've have seen a white gti in Whitstable.

Is yours a black or carbon gti?  I'll keep an eye out for you.   I'm in mk6 (see sig) and am a woman.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 26 February 2014, 11:35
This morning - a very clean, Black GTI with panoramic roof (open) driving behind me from Longport roundabout, along the A257.  First mk7 GTI I've seen in Canterbury.  Anyone on here?

Also see a white GTD most Friday evenings parked up outside Lifestyle Fitness Centre, Canterbury Academy.

I'm in Canterbury 3 days a week but never seen  anyone  :sad:

Wasn't you then?  Yeah, Canterbury seems a bit of a mk7 gti/gtd void so far.  I've have seen a white gti in Whitstable.

Is yours a black or carbon gti?  I'll keep an eye out for you.   I'm in mk6 (see sig) and am a woman.

Not me, mine's carbon and I didn't  have the roof open today!

I'm usually parked up all day but driving about either before 9am or after 6.30pm  :smiley:

Just checked your Flickr feed - nice Mk6 very tidy, love those wheels  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 26 February 2014, 14:52

Not me, mine's carbon and I didn't  have the roof open today!

I'm usually parked up all day but driving about either before 9am or after 6.30pm  :smiley:

Just checked your Flickr feed - nice Mk6 very tidy, love those wheels  :cool:

Cheers  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mk1Macca on 26 February 2014, 17:31
White GTD in Wisbech. See it parked up most days :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: legg360 on 26 February 2014, 18:31
Seen a white 5 door on the m5 south bound near Worcester about 12ish today
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 26 February 2014, 20:08
Saw 3 GTD's this afternoon on the M40, red, white and silver but not one other GTI coming back from the NEC.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Bingham67 on 26 February 2014, 20:11
So who the White GTI heading down A10 to Puckeridge headed off to Bishop Stortford way? i overtook you in my black one  :smiley:

First one i seen around here to be honest was looking smart in white  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 27 February 2014, 13:56
White gtd 3dr turning left on the a34 Bristol road towards pershore road/Edgbaston cricket ground at about 8.40 this morning.

A bit late but a TR gtd 5 door outside my office on vicarage road birmingham by botanical gardens last week or the week before someone visitng the Indian visa office. And no I am not a stalker
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 27 February 2014, 19:04
:shocked: Could not believe my eyes. Another silver GTi drove past, Mytholmroyd A646 about 5.30ish today. Anyone? Sorry I didn't flash, was on hands free and braking at the time. Too much multi tasking.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 27 February 2014, 23:05
No one i know Gina, looks like they are coming common round our area  :whistle:

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 02 March 2014, 17:15
About 15:30 - brand spankin' new Golf R in white travelling the coastal road from Prestonpans to Musselburgh.  I was right behind it for about 4 miles.  Liking the darker rear LED clusters and the quad exhaust looks fine in the flesh.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 03 March 2014, 13:11
Tornado Red GTI on big roundabout by Tescos in Dalkeith on way into work this morning.  Looking good in the early morning sunshine.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matt2 on 03 March 2014, 13:48
About 15:30 - brand spankin' new Golf R in white travelling the coastal road from Prestonpans to Musselburgh.  I was right behind it for about 4 miles.  Liking the darker rear LED clusters and the quad exhaust looks fine in the flesh.

Check out Edinburgh's Western VW's GTi World on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtiworld?fref=ts

There is a photo of their new White Golf R demonstrator at Aberlady in East Lothian.

I'm guessing that was possibly it?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 03 March 2014, 14:30

Check out Edinburgh's Western VW's GTi World on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtiworld?fref=ts

There is a photo of their new White Golf R demonstrator at Aberlady in East Lothian.

I'm guessing that was possibly it?

Yeah that explains it - I was surprised to see one out in the 'wild' so soon!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matt2 on 03 March 2014, 16:37

Check out Edinburgh's Western VW's GTi World on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gtiworld?fref=ts

There is a photo of their new White Golf R demonstrator at Aberlady in East Lothian.

I'm guessing that was possibly it?

Yeah that explains it - I was surprised to see one out in the 'wild' so soon!

One of the staff there has a brand new Lapiz Blue R - very nice too :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike. on 03 March 2014, 20:13
Spotted two white GTIs within 30 seconds of each other on the Hillhall road tonight, near Lisburn, about 4.45.

It was like Déjà vu  :laugh:
Title: Spotted A6 Clophill
Post by: GTDmike on 04 March 2014, 15:53
In my Mk7 tungsten silver metallic Golf GTD about 2 weeks ago and came up behind a red MK7 GTD being driven by a lady gave her flash and over took then all hell broke loose she came up behind myself i floored my GTD on the bends no red GTD to be seen next thing as i approached Wilstead(A6) she is up my back end then an A5 2.00 63 plate Sports back come past at speed i floored my GTD and over took the A5, at the third roundabout the A5 turned towards the A421 with his tail between his legs and the lady in the red GTD turned towards Marston on the A421 looking very deflated(maybe just picked up the car and not certain how to drive it)did i feel good YES and the 5 month wait-well worth it !  !
Whats the MK8 going to be like?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 04 March 2014, 16:44

 came up behind a red MK7 GTD being driven by a lady gave her flash.


You know that flashing women is a crime  :grin:
Title: Spotted and flashed MK7 GTD
Post by: GTDmike on 06 March 2014, 12:25
Hi Booth11
it was only a small flash!
Title: Spotted
Post by: GTDmike on 06 March 2014, 16:13
just spotted black 63 plate GTD with pan roof driving like hell down Laporte way luton.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 06 March 2014, 16:22

 came up behind a red MK7 GTD being driven by a lady gave her flash.


You know that flashing women is a crime  :grin:


Only if you got caught and clearly she never caught GTDMike  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: corgi on 06 March 2014, 16:48
At about 4pm, on Clopton Bridge in Stratford-upon-Avon a 63-plate, CSG, GTD... just like mine but a little cleaner :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 06 March 2014, 16:52

 came up behind a red MK7 GTD being driven by a lady gave her flash.


You know that flashing women is a crime  :grin:


Only if you got caught and clearly she never caught GTDMike  :grin:

 :grin:

Hi Booth11
it was only a small flash!

Isn't that something you'd rather keep quiet  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: andyk11 on 06 March 2014, 16:54
A 63 plate DPB GTD overtook me on the M1 south around Sheffield at 5pm yesterday.  Looked very nice too!

It's only when you see other GTI/GTD's that you realise how much nicer they've made them look than a standard Golf.

I was in the grubby looking TR GTD  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 07 March 2014, 11:49
Spotted in Cape Town airport multi storey car park as soon as I arrived  :smiley: :cool:


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-37.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-37.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gordor on 07 March 2014, 20:54
Spotted in Cape Town airport multi storey car park as soon as I arrived  :smiley: :cool:


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-37.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-37.jpg.html)




S.A. Wheels?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: C2K on 07 March 2014, 21:35
It will be the first of thousands in sa I assure you. It's a bit of a cultural status symbol.

It should be on Austin's.Santiago wheels are the option but much cheaper than here for the set, probably because people want a chance to survive a pot hole...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 07 March 2014, 23:33
Silver GTD (tungsten?) on the M6 southbound this morning.  At the same time a CSG GTi or GTd on the northbound carriage - just made out the U DLRs.  Think we are getting a bit too common  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 09 March 2014, 18:26
Beautiful 14 plate white GTi parked on worthing sea front :) (I parked the other side of the road in the White GTD :) - looked great in the sun!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 09 March 2014, 22:13
 :tongue: Followed by a Black Mk7 GTi reg X4 DMG from Hebden Bridge to Hipperholme today…. 10 miles or so. Looking mighty fine. Anyone here? Wanted to wave & be friendly, but you just kept ya cool. :cool:
Then if that weren't enough, a Carbon Grey GTD appeared in Halifax. :laugh:
Getting to be common as muck really then!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gorocco on 09 March 2014, 22:42
Ohh arghhh ... Just a little bit and then Ohh arghh a little more.

 :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 10 March 2014, 16:51
Ohh arghhh ... Just a little bit and then Ohh arghh a little more.

 :laugh:

 :grin: That's my theme tune, don't wear it out!!!!  :grin:

As I said, common as muck…. Yet another Black GTi, Hebden Bridge parked on Crown Street this afternoon. Anyone?… I think Hebden Bridge has become the worlds Mk7 GTi Mecca.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 10 March 2014, 20:03
Spotted not one but two pure white GTD's tonight driving up the M1 :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 10 March 2014, 23:48
Ohh arghhh ... Just a little bit and then Ohh arghh a little more.

 :laugh:

 :grin: That's my theme tune, don't wear it out!!!!  :grin:

As I said, common as muck…. Yet another Black GTi, Hebden Bridge parked on Crown Street this afternoon. Anyone?… I think Hebden Bridge has become the worlds Mk7 GTi Mecca.

Another?! Ive only seen one other in Hebden Bridge. It was black with a private reg on it. Standard 18's too.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 11 March 2014, 10:12
Spotted in Cape Town airport multi storey car park as soon as I arrived  :) 8)


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-37.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-37.jpg.html)




S.A. Wheels?


They're the 17" Austins, he's also got a dodgy mirror!? ???
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 12 March 2014, 10:14
Black GTI at Longport mini roundabout at 8:15 this morning.   Probably the same one I saw couple weeks ago. 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: SRGTD on 13 March 2014, 14:16
Silver 5 door GTI on the Norfolk / Suffolk border yesterday at around 5.30 pm. First silver GTI I've seen (So far seen red, black, white and blue) and not usually a big fan of silver cars, but I must admit it looked really good. :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mark V GTD on 13 March 2014, 20:38
Carbon Grey GTD (63 plate) in Ware High Street (Herts) - I was paying very close attention as its the nearest car I have seen to my order (OK mines a 3-door but close). Fortunately for me the traffic was very slow moving so lots of time to oggle!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gordor on 13 March 2014, 22:15
Spotted in Cape Town airport multi storey car park as soon as I arrived  :) 8)


(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/image-37.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/image-37.jpg.html)




S.A. Wheels?


They're the 17" Austins, he's also got a dodgy mirror!? ???


Good spot on the mirror :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 14 March 2014, 07:55
Saw an identical TR 5DR GTD in Silverlink car park yesterday, but the missus saw it first.

I parked up near M&S while she popped in to get a click and collect order. When she came back out, she saw the other GTD 2 rows up from mine (but almost as far up it's row as I was up mine) and stood next to it, thinking it was mine and wondering where i'd nipped off to. After 3 mins of waiting she noticed the number plate was 2 letters out from mine on the last 3 letters and then went looking for me.  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: cosmicremedy on 14 March 2014, 08:33
GTI 5 Dr, 63 plate on the M53 by Vauxhall's.... Think it was Tungsten Grey?  740am. Looks really nice in that colour.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 14 March 2014, 11:06
Saw an identical TR 5DR GTD in Silverlink car park yesterday, but the missus saw it first.

I parked up near M&S while she popped in to get a click and collect order. When she came back out, she saw the other GTD 2 rows up from mine (but almost as far up it's row as I was up mine) and stood next to it, thinking it was mine and wondering where i'd nipped off to. After 3 mins of waiting she noticed the number plate was 2 letters out from mine on the last 3 letters and then went looking for me.  :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: LOL
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: stuart.cameron on 14 March 2014, 14:42
A night blue and a red GTD in Aberdeen today
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 14 March 2014, 15:11
Saw an identical TR 5DR GTD in Silverlink car park yesterday, but the missus saw it first.

I parked up near M&S while she popped in to get a click and collect order. When she came back out, she saw the other GTD 2 rows up from mine (but almost as far up it's row as I was up mine) and stood next to it, thinking it was mine and wondering where i'd nipped off to. After 3 mins of waiting she noticed the number plate was 2 letters out from mine on the last 3 letters and then went looking for me.  :grin:

If you've seen that trainstation specsavers advert then you know it could have been worse  :grin:

I saw  a white GTD east bound on the Edinburgh bypass this morning.  Shortly after a Blue GTI.  Convoy! (almost)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 14 March 2014, 15:18
Carbon Grey (i think) GTI/GTD at the Trafford Centre last night approx 8pm.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheMoggy on 14 March 2014, 21:40
Saw a grey (??? I'm colorblind  :cool:) '63 GTI in Seaton Delaval near Double Row yesterday and today...I was in my TR GTI right behind you --- common as muck now aren't we  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 15 March 2014, 14:52
Carbon grey GTD on a 14 plate, think it ended HMO on Shirley Drive in Hove today  :cool:

19" Santiagos looked amazing.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Croz13 on 15 March 2014, 15:40
Two spots yesterday
First was this at the wishaw vw garage when dropping my dad off to pick up his car

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/802c1502-c1ba-434c-bed9-74c617692079.jpg)

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/890657c0-1de5-4efa-b3fe-369362fad9a6.jpg)

Looked lovely in blue & the first one I've seen

Then (couldn't resist lol) parked next to this nice clean GTD in Carluke

(http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee109/croz_13/Golf%20GTI%20Mk7/a54e8856-8b4d-48af-ba59-07554cc92804.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 15 March 2014, 22:46
I'm cheating a bit here. My car was the GTi spotted, by a young man in a black MK6 GTi (I think, only saw the back of it. Sorry, I've not been a VW person pre-Mk7's, so don't know my 6 & 5's that well. Shame on me, must work harder) …. I spotted him taking a quick snap of mine returning from a walk round Ogden Water. Should have come over & had a chat…. I'd have told you to buy one immediately as it's soooooooooooooooo good. :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 16 March 2014, 11:59
Red GTI this morning on Musselburgh bypass heading away from Edinburgh.  They're all over the place...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 17 March 2014, 14:01
Saw 2 GTD's in the Newtownards area over the past few days. A Carbon grey one RFZ registration and another white GTD, XLZ registration.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 17 March 2014, 16:55
2 spots today....
Around 2pm Silver GTD at stranmillis roundabout Belfast. Silver looks the dogs b*****ks in the flesh (kind of delorean like lol).
Around 3.30 Red GTD going through KFC boucher drive through (think this is the same one I keep seeing at Agnews boucher so maybe a dealer car).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 17 March 2014, 21:47
It must be GTD day! Just spotted another 3 door red one exiting the petrol station on the Donaghadee Rd, Newtownards, RXI ??? registration. The GTI seems to be rare as hen's teeth over here in NI. Maybe we're all too tight to pay for petrol  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 17 March 2014, 22:15
It must be GTD day! Just spotted another 3 door red one exiting the petrol station on the Donaghadee Rd, Newtownards, RXI ??? registration. The GTI seems to be rare as hen's teeth over here in NI. Maybe we're all too tight to pay for petrol  :grin:

I was in agnews boucher last Wednesday  and there were 4 red GTDs  and one red GTI out the front and I noticed another white GTI in the back not plated up yet.

Also seen a red 3DR GTI northbound on the M2 around 3 yesterday.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mk7gti on 17 March 2014, 22:25
Agnews seem to have lots of GTDs at the moment.  I noticed tonight they now have a white 5 door R on 19's sitting outside.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 18 March 2014, 00:08
GTD day in Hebden Bridge also… Carbon Grey in afternoon A646 going opposite direction.
Yesssss! Reflex Silver does look the nuts, thank you!!! :evil: :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 18 March 2014, 20:15
Saw a couple of Mk7's this morning, one white GTD going southbound on the M23 at about 7:45 and one Red GTI on a 14 plate going northbound, right behind after I managed to tuck myself in (probably his ACC leaving a big gap!) during traffic :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ap69 on 18 March 2014, 21:27
Pretty impressive stock at Crewe VW today. 4 gti 5 gtd all the D's had the 19" wheels which look great. Some poor pics but you get the idea

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/B03DAFE9-E37A-453F-96C0-E324724D8F65_zpsfogisyzl.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/B03DAFE9-E37A-453F-96C0-E324724D8F65_zpsfogisyzl.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/D9CB694E-37D3-427A-AF0D-52F7C3E6C954_zpsndpyxbvv.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/D9CB694E-37D3-427A-AF0D-52F7C3E6C954_zpsndpyxbvv.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/426C3714-720D-48B6-87D5-C0B35C9BC64F_zpszl1fj419.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/426C3714-720D-48B6-87D5-C0B35C9BC64F_zpszl1fj419.jpg.html)

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag315/sunnymeadenursery/car/D8996799-B258-49C9-B43F-ED0C8CA3F3D1_zpsidwhqsne.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/sunnymeadenursery/media/car/D8996799-B258-49C9-B43F-ED0C8CA3F3D1_zpsidwhqsne.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 21 March 2014, 16:37
Saw a 14 plate carbon gtd just after j5 m6 heading southbound at around 10.30ish
A tr gtd on m42 heading towards birmingham about 11ish

The 14 plate made my gtd feel old  :sad:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 21 March 2014, 16:54
Hebden Bridge, 2.10pm: A white GTD this time, driving behind me! Even had a friendly wave at each other! Hi!!!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gtiless on 21 March 2014, 22:24
A new 14 plate blue R at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster this evening when I took my son training.
It was just dropping dark and it look fantastic in the twilight.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTI7me on 22 March 2014, 10:22
14 plate blue R. Followed you down Cragg Road in my white GTI.

J
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 22 March 2014, 10:54
Just seen a TR GTD heading out of Tynemouth and along the coast to Cullercoats, at around 10:25, anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 22 March 2014, 12:16
14 plate blue R. Followed you down Cragg Road in my white GTI.

J

Suspect the R was this one, parked on Scout Road, Mytholmroyd this morning.

(http://i955.photobucket.com/albums/ae35/GinaGeeGTi/GolfR_zps0da4f6a6.jpg) (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/GinaGeeGTi/media/GolfR_zps0da4f6a6.jpg.html)

Looks mighty, and I love the interior.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 22 March 2014, 17:53
Black 14 plate R on hagley road birmingham heading towards the town centre. Looks mean
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 23 March 2014, 11:51
White R in a drive round the corner-ish from my home.  I think they used to have an R32.  Nice swap!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 23 March 2014, 14:47
Pure White R parked up next to me at Howletts Wild Animal Park, this morning.

Don't know if it's anyone on here, but like to say thanks for letting me have a look around it and at the interior.  Stunning car.  I was the lady in the black mk6 GTI.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 23 March 2014, 22:24
Mk 7 white gti in sale Cheshire. Not seen a white in the flesh before, the pearl effect is really nice
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 24 March 2014, 17:15
I will be heading from Norwich to Chichester and back on an 8 hour+ round trip on Wednesday. Keep an eye out for me! :D Not been 'spotted' yet! :D
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: agreen7 on 24 March 2014, 20:57
Pure White 3dr GTI on Santiagos today on the A11 today approaching Mildenhall at about 8ish this morning - second time I think I have seen it, looked very clean and shiny  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 25 March 2014, 14:02
Black GTD on the M25 anti clockwise just before Clacket Lane services this morning at about 8am
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 25 March 2014, 16:58
Hebden Bridge must be the epicentre of MK7 GTi/GTD's. I'm now seeing one or two daily. And they are different ones every time! Today: Red GTD 63 plate. Hi, I waved like a loon  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: FNJ-GTI on 26 March 2014, 11:23
I saw a black GTD on the M25 today at about Junction 16-15 going anti-clockwise. Looked lovely.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 26 March 2014, 14:29
Spotted my first Golf R in Newtownards. I must say it looked amazing in Lapiz blue  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Andy_cs on 26 March 2014, 19:22
Hebden Bridge must be the epicentre of MK7 GTi/GTD's. I'm now seeing one or two daily. And they are different ones every time! Today: Red GTD 63 plate. Hi, I waved like a loon  :grin: :laugh:
I'm probably in Hebden Bridge tomorrow will keep a look out :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mackandmark on 26 March 2014, 20:07
Was in front & behind a black 3 dr 63 plate GTD on the A66 from 3 - 4pm today, then on to the M6 northbound (probably heading for Scotland) anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Raymondo on 27 March 2014, 09:46
Two white GTD's (63 and 14 plates) at about 8am on the M62 westbound, close to the Halifax junction.  Different lanes, but about 100 yards apart.

Also a blue Golf R (14 plate) on Sunday in Pickering, N. Yorks.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 27 March 2014, 09:58
DBP GTI spotted in Royston, Herts last weekend; also, TR GTI with Santiagos going towards Baldock on the A505 this morning - both looked the nuts  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 27 March 2014, 10:19
Red 5dr GTD parked up near the bottom of the Ravenhill Rd Belfast just before 10am this morning.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: 2014GTi on 27 March 2014, 21:29
Spotted today, Pure White 14 plate GTD (YT14).
We cruised together from around J27 M1 to J1 of the M18, thats when I have showed you the GTI's ability  :laugh:
Who was it?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mike S on 28 March 2014, 16:35
A White R (14 plate) on the M62 on the way out of Manchester last Thursday towards M6/M62 at Croft. It was also being driven very sensibly (slowly). TBH I was slightly disappointed that it didn't "stand out" more, but I would have one !  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 30 March 2014, 16:06
White 63 plate gti outside king Edwards girls school handsworth
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ginagee on 30 March 2014, 19:04
Pure white gtd 14 plate, santiagos, parked at the kestrel, Harrogate. Nice :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: phil_790 on 30 March 2014, 21:33
Red 5 door gtd with a driving instructors L plate triangle on the roof and a private number plate  on crawley avenue at about 4pm on Friday and the a red 5 door gti at the Broadbridge Heath shell garage this afternoon at about 5pm.

Cheers,
Phil
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: ffrank on 01 April 2014, 00:01
Night Blue GTD in Neath, South Wales, and I thought I was going to be "the only NB GTD in the village"  :tongue: Looked very nice!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 01 April 2014, 08:04
Red 5 door 63 GTD on the Switchback this morning approx 7.45  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Snoopy on 01 April 2014, 08:21
Night Blue golf R in the carpark next door to were I work in walker newcastle.
Think its probably the bloke who had a red GTI mk6 and the white polo GTI before that.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matt2 on 01 April 2014, 16:06
Spotted Ellersly road, Edinburgh. 14 plate black GTI parked in front of my 14 plate black GTD.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dully on 04 April 2014, 07:25
Blue R parked in driveway in our sleepy Lincolnshire village this morning, G8 VWW, sure i have seen this reg before, someone did mention that the guy who lives there is a motoring mag journo and there does seem to be a wide range of cars appear there.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 04 April 2014, 09:51
Blue R parked in driveway in our sleepy Lincolnshire village this morning, G8 VWW, sure i have seen this reg before, someone did mention that the guy who lives there is a motoring mag journo and there does seem to be a wide range of cars appear there.

Thats the car EVO used:

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc73d5a2d.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dully on 04 April 2014, 09:59
Blue R parked in driveway in our sleepy Lincolnshire village this morning, G8 VWW, sure i have seen this reg before, someone did mention that the guy who lives there is a motoring mag journo and there does seem to be a wide range of cars appear there.

Thats the car EVO used:

(http://i762.photobucket.com/albums/xx265/blaarp1/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsc73d5a2d.jpg)

thats the one! If its there tonight I'm going to blag a spin in it  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: lew321 on 06 April 2014, 15:02
63 plate CSG GTI in Lewes high street this afternoon around 1pm.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 10 April 2014, 21:50
Carbon grey GTI on the back of a lorry on its way to a dealer on the M25 tonight clockwise in the road works near the M23 turn off :)

(http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab308/justinwanstall/20140410_185414_1_zps815f240d.jpg)
Title: Re: Spotted Blue Golf R A404
Post by: GiT1984 on 11 April 2014, 18:11
Hello to the guy on the A404 Sliproad to Marlow - (RV14 ***) that's the first "R" I've seen in the flesh and it's a lovely colour! (I was in the rather dirty CSG GTi).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: SRGTD on 12 April 2014, 13:43
Saw 3 mk7 GTD's in 15 minutes this morning; 2 on the A146 travelling from the Norwich direction towards Lowestoft - a Carbon Grey at around 12.30, followed by a black one a couple of minutes later. Then about 10 minutes later on the A140, another Carbon Grey, just south of Norwich, travelling towards Norwich.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GiT1984 on 15 April 2014, 09:13
Silver GTi on the A4 at about 08:30am just after the Henley roundabout heading towards Maidenhead - very shiny and making progress ..... :)

I was in the (rather dirty) Blue Boxster ....  :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 17 April 2014, 19:17
Golf R, dark blue? Unfortunately spotted today at Paisley Crematorium.
First one I've seen in the flesh. Very plain looking from the front and I nearly never gave it a second glance, but very aggressive from the rear.
Would have waited to speak to the owner but didn't think it was the right time just after the service!  :sad: 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mikeok on 17 April 2014, 19:22
Blue R heading north on A14/A1 think it was A1 after it merges on I was in CSG heading south..R did look good tho..
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 17 April 2014, 19:42
Golf R, dark blue? Unfortunately spotted today at Paisley Crematorium.
First one I've seen in the flesh. Very plain looking from the front and I nearly never gave it a second glance, but very aggressive from the rear.
Would have waited to speak to the owner but didn't think it was the right time just after the service!  :sad:

I'll need to keep my eyes open for it. I'm through in Paisley practically every weekend  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: evo1986 on 17 April 2014, 20:40
Spotted today Mk7 Golf R 5 door in white at Monkey world in Dorset ; )

Saw two Mk7 R's down in Dorset today, I have been given the demo car now as my company car after long negoatiations and I cannot begin to tell you guys how incredible it is! 300ps, DSG, DCC 5 doors what more can a car do! Also 35mpg today on 50 mile trundle as well.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 17 April 2014, 22:41
A navy blue three door 63 plate gtd on the a34 in birmingham heading into birmingham town centre and then a black 63 gtd just approaching the whipps cross roundabout in walthamstow London.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 18 April 2014, 14:44
63 plate 5dr Tornado Red GTI in Sainsburys car park in Burton on Trent?? The sun was out and was shining brightly on that lovely red arse!

... On a side note, with the sun shining on the rear it made the light clusters look more smoked/tinted. Are the gti/d rear clusters the same tint?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 18 April 2014, 14:51
63 plate 5dr Tornado Red GTI in Sainsburys car park in Burton on Trent?? The sun was out and was shining brightly on that lovely red arse!

... On a side note, with the sun shining on the rear it made the light clusters look more smoked/tinted. Are the gti/d rear clusters the same tint?

Yup, only the R's tails are darker. :smiley:
Title: spotted
Post by: marnie on 19 April 2014, 18:24
White mk7 gti in chingford yesterday evening. Anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ross Detours on 21 April 2014, 18:00
Red GTD 5 door parked on the seafront in Largs today if anyone was out enjoying the sunshine?
Last digits of the reg were CJG I think?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mcmaddy on 21 April 2014, 18:03
White 5dr GTD came down the slip road south bound at Scotch Corner. Had mud flaps front and rear and a private plate. Don't think he realised we were in an average speed camera zone so when he took off he'll probably be getting a ticker in the post.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2014, 16:22
Red 63 plate GTI in m&s/kfc/halfords car park, vauxhall rd 2-30 today. 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 23 April 2014, 19:42
Red 63 plate GTI in m&s/kfc/halfords car park, vauxhall rd 2-30 today.

Were you on the Wincheap roundabout tonight about 6? 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mr Savage on 23 April 2014, 20:44
63 plate 5dr Tornado Red GTI in Sainsburys car park in Burton on Trent?? The sun was out and was shining brightly on that lovely red arse!

... On a side note, with the sun shining on the rear it made the light clusters look more smoked/tinted. Are the gti/d rear clusters the same tint?

This may have been me ;)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 23 April 2014, 21:31
Red 63 plate GTI in m&s/kfc/halfords car park, vauxhall rd 2-30 today.

Were you on the Wincheap roundabout tonight about 6? 

No, I was at home cooking dinner  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 24 April 2014, 14:20
Red 63 plate GTI in m&s/kfc/halfords car park, vauxhall rd 2-30 today.

Were you on the Wincheap roundabout tonight about 6? 

No, I was at home cooking dinner  :smiley:

Thought it was you. Let me know what time dinner is next time  :tongue:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 24 April 2014, 14:21
white 3 door GTI parked in Victoria Square car park Belfast 1pm today
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 24 April 2014, 16:08
Red 63 plate GTI in m&s/kfc/halfords car park, vauxhall rd 2-30 today.

Were you on the Wincheap roundabout tonight about 6? 

No, I was at home cooking dinner  :smiley:

Thought it was you. Let me know what time dinner is next time  :tongue:


:grin:  Only if you do the washing up afterwards.

White GTD in Bridge High Street 8-30 this morning.  Lady driver.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mk1Macca on 24 April 2014, 21:57
CSG GTD on the M25 today at about 4:30 going through the dartford crossing.

I'm hoping it was someone here, otherwise I was waving like a loon at someone completely randomly...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: legg360 on 24 April 2014, 22:33
black 14 plate gti coming out a automatic car wash in Tewkesbury a few days ago
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTD184 on 27 April 2014, 23:01
Travelling across Hardknot Pass in the Lake District this afternoon when I came across a '14' plate Pearl Black GTi driving in the opposite direction.....wouldn't have thought it was the best way to 'run in' your new GTi
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 27 April 2014, 23:35
black 14 plate gti coming out a automatic car wash in Tewkesbury a few days ago

There's a lot of owners out there who just don't take any pride in their motors unfortunately. A brand new car in an automatic car wash is sacrilege
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 28 April 2014, 10:00
They are like buses. I don't see any for months then 2 appear at the same time  :grin:
Saturday a white GTI xx JYS parked at Dumbreck obviously going to the Rangers game. As I was walking past that a Carbon 3dr passed driven by an elderly lady.
Both looked great.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 28 April 2014, 10:10
Saturday a white GTI xx JYS parked at Dumbreck obviously going to the Rangers game.

That guy clearly has good taste. Right colour and right team  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 28 April 2014, 17:27
Saturday a white GTI xx JYS parked at Dumbreck obviously going to the Rangers game.

That guy clearly has good taste. Right colour and right team  :wink:


Yeah parks in the same street as myself  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 29 April 2014, 09:35
Night blue GTI just before 9am this morning, driving up New Dover Road towards the A2 (Dover).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 02 May 2014, 13:49
Tornado Red GTD parked on High Street, Newtownards this morning. Looked very  :evil: with the DRL's on!  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 02 May 2014, 19:10
Red GTD 63 plate parked up in Wokingham car park and twice seen blue 14 plate R around Wokingham, my wife saw same R near Sandhurst
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 03 May 2014, 12:27
14 Plate TR GTD.  Spotted this morning when I went out for jog.  In the home almost directly opposite mine.  Guess I will be spotting it regularly from now on  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 03 May 2014, 14:26
GTD Tornado Red 63 plate at Kingsway retail park in Derby...  Pulled up right next to you right now ha!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 03 May 2014, 14:57
Saw my first R today in lapiz blue with pano roof driving towards me (looked cracking) with a limestone GTD in front of me on the Ferry Road coming in to Blackhall, Edinburgh. I know its eaach to their own but L.G really not my cup of tea Lad in GTD was trying to race me to which i found amusing considering i have the same engine it would have been a boring race until my DTUK box whooped his ass  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 03 May 2014, 16:34
VirginVWman: Was it a huge difference from GTD to DTUK GTD? Had a Mini SD (140ps, I believe) try their luck 3 times to get past me on the A19 this morning before finally managing it when I slowed to take a sliproad off and they were staying on. There wasn't as big a gap between us in from 20 to 50 as i'd have thought there would be, but as soon as I hit 3rd (and presumably they did too, on an uphill stretch), it was like they'd stood still, until I eased off and let them catch me up (three times, just for fun, once after having to slow for a wagon overtaking the other).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 03 May 2014, 17:52
VirginVWman: Was it a huge difference from GTD to DTUK GTD? Had a Mini SD (140ps, I believe) try their luck 3 times to get past me on the A19 this morning before finally managing it when I slowed to take a sliproad off and they were staying on. There wasn't as big a gap between us in from 20 to 50 as i'd have thought there would be, but as soon as I hit 3rd (and presumably they did too, on an uphill stretch), it was like they'd stood still, until I eased off and let them catch me up (three times, just for fun, once after having to slow for a wagon overtaking the other).

There was a fair bit actually. I noticed it more in 4th gear coming across the Forth Rd bridge where it turns from a strict 50mph to a supposed lenient 50 mph zone where people sit at well...70+ lol. He booted it in what i expect was 4th and so did I, he must have been shocked when i was up his arse from about 3 car lengths away initially then having to tap the breaks before i was on top of him. Very very tempted to try 4+2 to up the severity of the acceleration in the lower gears.

Ha love toying with others. Guy in one of those sporty looking smart cars up my arse trying to get past me in a 30 coming up to a 60. Sat at 33mph in 3rd (pretty much right at where the car flys at 2,300 revs) until i hit the 60 and booted it. I win...you fail ha  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mark V GTD on 03 May 2014, 20:22
Shiney black GTD in Harlow, Essex at 6.20 this evening!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 04 May 2014, 19:07
2014 red GTD checking me out side on in mine with a black R no more than 10 seconds up the road. Love the look of the r but it doesnt stand out that much hence why id have the lapiz blue to differentiate it from the GTD and GTI.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 04 May 2014, 21:58
DPB R outside WBA ground.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: vidman2 on 05 May 2014, 14:08
Black GTI - first I have seen around here - A509 near Wollaston/Bozeat around 9am today
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: j033y on 08 May 2014, 15:07
Lapiz Blue R along A59 heading towards York (York side of A1) seen at noon. looked awesome. It was the lights that caught my eye first.

Very jealous.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Suklpm on 09 May 2014, 19:35
Limestone R in Maidenhead at about 12:30 today - looked REALLY COOL!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 10 May 2014, 05:37
Blue Mk7 R parked up at old craighall.  Feels like Edinburgh area is GTD/GTI/R central!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 10 May 2014, 13:57
These gtis are getting common now! I'm seeing at least one a day.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: irfy8 on 12 May 2014, 15:58
Night blue 14 plate GTD on barbra castle way in blackburn. cant wait for mine
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: andrewparker on 12 May 2014, 16:45
Night blue 14 plate GTD on barbra castle way in blackburn. cant wait for mine

They look amazing in night blue, can't believe more people don't order them in that colour. I chose Tornado Red eventually, but that was only because my last car was a dark colour.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Chief1337 on 12 May 2014, 17:17
2 carbon grey GTDs in Lerwick, Shetlands today! :-)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Andy_cs on 12 May 2014, 21:30
Night blue 14 plate GTD on barbra castle way in blackburn. cant wait for mine

They look amazing in night blue, can't believe more people don't order them in that colour. I chose Tornado Red eventually, but that was only because my last car was a dark colour.

In good light it does look really great and I'm very happy with my choice but in poor light I find it a bit dull and boring and then I'm less happy. However after all the recent rain mine currently looks a dirty shade of grey/brown, my previous CSG coped with the weather better :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Dave the Cat on 13 May 2014, 22:15
I enjoyed following an identical to mine CSG GTD this morning (10ish) down the M4 from Swindon to Bristol, we both acknowledged each other and waved when we parted, as one does  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 14 May 2014, 18:03
Haven't seen a GTI for months - and then passed one through Welwyn village in Hertfordshire tonight - DBP, looked the nuts, especially in the sun. Gave each other a wave, very cool  :smiley: - reminded me of the days when I had an Alfa and that was the done thing!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JBirchy on 16 May 2014, 08:40
Lovely Night Blue 3-Door GTD (14' reg) on the slip road between the M6 and M56 just after the Thelwall Wednesday evening approx. 5.45pm. I was right behind in a new Range Rover Autobiography and the car looked stunning!

In other news, my GTI has been commandeered by my wife who simply loves driving it! I haven't been behind the wheel in over a week!  :cry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: KyleB on 16 May 2014, 18:07
Spotted a couple of TR GTDs today. One on the a19 and one on the a689 around 4PM. Don't think it was anyone on here but worth a punt. Both on 14 plates.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: adekil on 16 May 2014, 18:40
14 plate CSG GTI driving through Crowthorne around 16:00 - all these 14 plates I'm seeing now making my 63 plate seem old  :sad:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 18 May 2014, 18:12
CSG GTi in Petersfield this morning. Also got a wave back in acknowledgement  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 18 May 2014, 19:51
CSG GTI on the Aston expressway in Brum about 10:45 this morning.


Moro, is your car parked on a curb or something in your sig pic? Looks really high at the back and low at the front.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Moro on 19 May 2014, 07:57

Moro, is your car parked on a curb or something in your sig pic? Looks really high at the back and low at the front.

Not on a curb, but the photo was taken in an empty part of a car park where there was quite a gradient.

"No wheels were damaged in the course of this photo shoot"
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 19 May 2014, 09:26

Moro, is your car parked on a curb or something in your sig pic? Looks really high at the back and low at the front.

Not on a curb, but the photo was taken in an empty part of a car park where there was quite a gradient.

"No wheels were damaged in the course of this photo shoot"


That makes sense. :afro:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mrzen on 19 May 2014, 14:16
CSG GTi in Petersfield this morning. Also got a wave back in acknowledgement  :smiley:
Mine was in Petersfield yesterday, not CSG, but it was easy to spot, it was being towed back to White Rose VW looking sad...

When I get it back I'll keep an eye out for you and promise to wave too...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 19 May 2014, 20:33
Back gtd on highfield road edgbaston Brum with a set of 19s I've never seen before.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 21 May 2014, 09:58
Red GTI (J90 SWN) parked up in Whitefriar's Multi-Story Car Park yesterday at about midday
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 21 May 2014, 16:52
Red r in Arnold Clark Merylee.

19" s  look good

Love the. Seats
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 21 May 2014, 22:35
TR GTD in Gretna heading towards M74 northbound approx 5.30am today..
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 23 May 2014, 18:09
Parked close to a lovely new white Golf R in Westerton train station. Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: peterdoherty on 23 May 2014, 18:25
2 X Tornado Red GTDs heading southbound on the A1 (NI) between Banbridge & Newry about 2 mins apart just before 2pm. One had a private plate
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 26 May 2014, 20:56
Onyx white r 3 door debenhams bull ring car park. Now I'm thinking the next car will it be an r or a gti.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: ffrank on 29 May 2014, 00:12
White GTD on the dual carriageway to gowerton followed by a white GTI near Swansea asda. I waved at both but didn't get anything back, although the blonde lady in the GTI looked pre-occupied with some roundabout fun with an Audi A4.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wigit on 29 May 2014, 00:13
Black 3 door GTI by Kassam tonight in Oxford, hoping you weren't a Bristol fan :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 29 May 2014, 21:23
tornado red GTD 5dr on Hawkins lane in Burton on Trent. I was leaving work in my Tornado red GTD. You gave me the nod.  Followed you right onto A38..... Anyone?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 30 May 2014, 10:21
PW GTD going northbound on the A1 past Stevenage yesterday evening - some old gran driving it, didn't respond to me giving her a wave  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: SRGTD on 01 June 2014, 12:14
Drove past the local VW dealer yesterday evening and they had a 5 door Pure White mk7 R sitting amongst their demonstrators. This was the first one I'd seen in the flesh, so stopped and had a look.

Really liked it - looked much better in the flesh than in pictures. The larger 19" wheels looked great with the white paintwork!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 02 June 2014, 09:44
Black GTI along A257 towards Canterbury around 9am.  Very shiny.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JBirchy on 02 June 2014, 12:08
Spotted another 3-Door TR GTI at the Shell Petrol Station in Skelmersale last night. 19" wheels with the PP. Private plate looked to spell 'Reilly' so I could have been RE11 LLY.

Needed a wash!  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 04 June 2014, 13:39
Spotted a white 5 door pure white GTD in Newtownards at lunchtime Reg PFZ. Anyone off here?  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: smorg00 on 05 June 2014, 17:50
Lapiz blue 'R' coming out of Drakehouse retail park in Sheffield about 4.30pm today. It was followed by a white 11 plate Scirocco out of the retail park and I was behind the rocco.

The guy in the 'R' squeezed the throttle a little, the rocco tried to keep up but it was no good, he was gone.

Must say the 'R' looks much better in the flesh than in all the pictures/videos I've looked at  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Snoopy on 18 June 2014, 20:42
White R 5 door tyne bridge Newcastle 5:00pm Wed 18th June
Light Blue R Wickham Tyne and wear 5:15pm Wed 18th June.
Anyone here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 18 June 2014, 22:01
Spotted a white 5 door pure white GTD in Newtownards at lunchtime Reg PFZ. Anyone off here?  :smiley:

Most likely me as I am all over the show with my job. Although there are a few PFZs knocking about. Was it with a Pano roof?

The GTD's are becoming more common now, but they still turn heads! I just got my one back from the repair shop after 3 longs days, damn I missed it! :-) (The Polo TDI did the job though).
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 20 June 2014, 17:46
Spotted a white 5 door pure white GTD in Newtownards at lunchtime Reg PFZ. Anyone off here?  :smiley:

Most likely me as I am all over the show with my job. Although there are a few PFZs knocking about. Was it with a Pano roof?

The GTD's are becoming more common now, but they still turn heads! I just got my one back from the repair shop after 3 longs days, damn I missed it! :-) (The Polo TDI did the job though).

It was definitely white and the driver like me was OCD at parking it in the slightly slanted parking spaces! You're right, plenty of GTD's in NI, but GTI's are as rare as hen's teeth!! :)

What was wrong with your GTD that it was in for repair?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mike. on 20 June 2014, 20:24
I just got my one back from the repair shop after 3 longs days, damn I missed it! :-) (The Polo TDI did the job though).

Just walked past her yesterday and looking as good as new  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jon-SST on 20 June 2014, 23:23
Spotted , Carbon Grey GTD , standard alloys , stuck with me on the closed M1 south @ Luton this afternoon  :angry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 23 June 2014, 12:04
Followed a TR GTD all the way up the A1 to Letchworth last Thursday, looked awesome.  Then he tried to nail it to "get away" from me, suffice to say he didn't  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 25 June 2014, 16:54
Spotted a white 5 door pure white GTD in Newtownards at lunchtime Reg PFZ. Anyone off here?  :smiley:

Most likely me as I am all over the show with my job. Although there are a few PFZs knocking about. Was it with a Pano roof?

The GTD's are becoming more common now, but they still turn heads! I just got my one back from the repair shop after 3 longs days, damn I missed it! :-) (The Polo TDI did the job though).

It was definitely white and the driver like me was OCD at parking it in the slightly slanted parking spaces! You're right, plenty of GTD's in NI, but GTI's are as rare as hen's teeth!! :)

What was wrong with your GTD that it was in for repair?

An Asda lorry wanted in my lane regardless of me being there. Nothing too major thankfully! New rear bumper which is nice!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Valenni on 25 June 2014, 16:55
I just got my one back from the repair shop after 3 longs days, damn I missed it! :-) (The Polo TDI did the job though).

Just walked past her yesterday and looking as good as new  :cool:

They did a good job. Wanted to make sure it was done right. You certainly miss the car, others don't compare.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mrzen on 25 June 2014, 17:02
Red 63 plate GTI parked outside Travelodge @ Heston services on the M4 this lunchtime.

Wow, you've really scuffed those Austins...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: evo GT on 26 June 2014, 20:42
White GTi spotted most mornings driving into Exeter City centre near Heavitree. Private plate - GL11 LEY I think. I'm not in my GTi, but company 1 Series
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 27 June 2014, 09:36
Spotted some pr*ck in a C.G GTD behind me up my arse in Dunfermline this morning, way to close...we are in the same car pal...what sort of race were you expecting?!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 27 June 2014, 16:57
Red GTI this morning at the Rest and be Thankful
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 27 June 2014, 17:15
Black GTI PP parked in the consultants bay at Chaucer Hospital this afternoon.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 29 June 2014, 09:55
craig in his spotless gti on drumchapel road last night  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 29 June 2014, 10:54
craig in his spotless gti on drumchapel road last night  :smiley:

That was the results of a 2.5hr wash the previous night  :grin: :grin:

Spotted a red GTI driving through Greenock this morning and a beautiful lapis blue R driving out of Largs
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: barrym381 on 29 June 2014, 15:30
craig in his spotless gti on drumchapel road last night  :smiley:

That was the results of a 2.5hr wash the previous night  :grin: :grin:

Spotted a red GTI driving through Greenock this morning and a beautiful lapis blue R driving out of Largs
you could have done mine at the same time   :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: sam67GTD on 30 June 2014, 19:38
Came out of the gym tonight and thought I was seeing double! White 3 door GTD parked beside mine in the carpark in DW Fitness Bangor NI! Reg RXI?????? Anyone here? Lovely car  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Suklpm on 01 July 2014, 20:12
Limestone R in Maidenhead about 6pm... I flashed but no response!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 02 July 2014, 19:34
Black GTD, DG14***, parked next to me now in Scarman House, Warwick Uni..   :wink:

Only 7 more days till I will have the same!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Damo66 on 03 July 2014, 13:27
Blue 5 door R Hillhall road Belfast 7pm last night. Nice car on the road.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JBirchy on 03 July 2014, 16:07
Spotted a few lately, a white 3-door GTD in Didsbury, Manchester last night. Parked next door but one to my GTI in a pub car park!

Spotted a night blue 5-door GTI on the M6 Northbound sat in traffic just before the Thelwall Viaduct

2 x GTD's live near me, a TR 5-door and a black 5-door

I'm yet to see and R out in the wild!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 06 July 2014, 15:33
Canterbury Sainsbury's car park today at 2-45pm, GTI, carbon grey I think, or maybe very dirty black  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: linc-dub on 06 July 2014, 15:52
Red GTD at main traffic lights in Horncastle, Lincolnshire this morning - waved at the lady driver and she reciprocated!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 07 July 2014, 09:10
Canterbury Sainsbury's car park today at 2-45pm, GTI, carbon grey I think, or maybe very dirty black  :wink:

Got excited thinking it as me for a moment!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 07 July 2014, 09:30
Canterbury Sainsbury's car park today at 2-45pm, GTI, carbon grey I think, or maybe very dirty black  :wink:

Got excited thinking it as me for a moment!

One day monsta our cars may cross.  What days are you in canterbury?  I've changed working hours and will be on the road earlier so I'll keep my eyes open.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gorocco on 08 July 2014, 17:08
Saw a very nice blue R passing through Moxley on the 7th July about six.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 09 July 2014, 15:48
Carbon grey GTD just after 2pm.  Followed you up St Stephen's Hill, then you turned off at Kent University.  Lovely elegant looking car, though this was slightly spoilt by the cheapo air freshener dangling from the rear view mirror  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monsta on 09 July 2014, 20:08


One day monsta our cars may cross.  What days are you in canterbury?  I've changed working hours and will be on the road earlier so I'll keep my eyes open.

I'm in Canterbury on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday usually but arriving around 9am and leaving at 6pm ish.  Parked up in Whitefriars all day long mostly!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: remlapeel on 09 July 2014, 22:09
Red GTi around the Great Yarmouth area. Pretty sure it a PP from the calipers. On 18" wheels
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeytennis on 11 July 2014, 21:41
Snap! Black GTD 63 reg, matching mine M1 north on Thursday evening around 6, went past you after the M6 junction before you overtook me again and we were in convoy for a bit before a white Scirocco got in the way
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: KyleB on 11 July 2014, 21:47
These GTDs are getting far too common for my liking now.

Today on A19 northbound no word of a lie I led a Red GTD and immediately behind that was a Blue GTD. Both 14 plates and 5 doors, anyone on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Snoopy on 12 July 2014, 22:39
Loads of GTDs around Durham and Newcastle areas, Quite a few Rs too, Not that many GTIs though.
On my way to work I normally see 2x black, 2x red GTDs,  2x  light blue Rs and a dark blue R.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 15 July 2014, 10:32
63 plate 5 door GTD with silver mirror caps in Asda car park in Dunfermline
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: isleaiw on 15 July 2014, 11:56
Beautiful blue R at Toddington services yesterday (Monday 14th July) at about 6 ish, with a private plate that started with an R and had VWW at the end....

Simply stunning!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RobS23GTI on 16 July 2014, 13:03
Regularly see 2/3 different GTD's per day on the way to/from work, and have seen 2 R's in the last week. But only 2 GTI's in the year since they've been out.

The GTD is expected to be more common I guess, but am surprised at the R as you don't tend to see cars like that around my way very often. GTI could become fairly rare if people aren't bothering with it and going straight for the R??
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 13:32
Maybe price has a lot to do with it.
I've just specced up a GTI against an R and the R is considerably cheaper over the shorter periods.
I also flung in the GTD just for a full comparison.



Deposit £5000

OTR  £26,330    £29,900   £25,765

Term      GTI         R         GTD
x18       £482      £376      £406
x24       £382      £310      £326
x30       £360      £322      £318
x36       £338      £316      £298
x42       £322      £318      £295
x48       £307      £310      £282
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2014, 14:03
Maybe price has a lot to do with it.
I've just specced up a GTI against an R and the R is considerably cheaper over the shorter periods.
I also flung in the GTD just for a full comparison.



Deposit £5000

OTR  £26,330    £29,900   £25,765

Term      GTI         R         GTD
x18       £482      £376      £406
x24       £382      £310      £326
x30       £360      £322      £318
x36       £338      £316      £298
x42       £322      £318      £295
x48       £307      £310      £282

When you simply take into account the OTR price, the R does look terrific value for money against the GTI/GTD. For an extra £3.5k your getting 300bhp, 4wd, dual DRl's and quad pipes. Why oh why did i not wait an extra 6 months  :cry: :cry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 14:13
Craig that might be an on the road price but you are actually cheaper over the term buying the car on a pcp.

The R for example would cost you £1700 less than a GTI over 24months.  That should cover the lousy MPG and more.
 
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 16 July 2014, 14:40
Craig that might be an on the road price but you are actually cheaper over the term buying the car on a pcp.

The R for example would cost you £1700 less than a GTI over 24months.  That should cover the lousy MPG and more.

That's amazing pal. In hindsight if I had known that the price differential was going to be so marginal I would without hesitation have waited for the R. I've never really fancied going down the PCP route but when you look at the figures I would have seriously considered it this time round.

The funny thing is when I come to trade in my GTI in a few years I don't know if I would consider the R. There are a few other things that have caught my attention such as the M235i and new TT. I love the new cayman but way out of my budget so would have to be a pre owned one.

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RobS23GTI on 16 July 2014, 15:05
Craig that might be an on the road price but you are actually cheaper over the term buying the car on a pcp.

The R for example would cost you £1700 less than a GTI over 24months.  That should cover the lousy MPG and more.

That's amazing pal. In hindsight if I had known that the price differential was going to be so marginal I would without hesitation have waited for the R. I've never really fancied going down the PCP route but when you look at the figures I would have seriously considered it this time round.

The funny thing is when I come to trade in my GTI in a few years I don't know if I would consider the R. There are a few other things that have caught my attention such as the M235i and new TT. I love the new cayman but way out of my budget so would have to be a pre owned one.
Yeah it's definitely part price related. I actually ordered an R end of May, but changed to a GTI as I've been offered a new job with more travelling. The R was cheaper over 4 years, although I believe the GFV's have now been changed due to the leasing fiasco.

Having seen 2 R's in the flesh, must say I prefer the looks of the GTI. The R is a little too understated for me, although every other aspect is pretty amazing performance wise.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTDmike on 16 July 2014, 16:05
Spotted nice clean sparkling black 14 plate GTD in Hathersage (peak district) on Saturday and again on Sunday
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 16:07
The R was cheaper over 4 years, although I believe the GFV's have now been changed due to the leasing fiasco.


Yeah that is what I thought but those figures were taken direct from VWs site this morning. The previous figures must have been even more appealing.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 16 July 2014, 19:07
Spotted Carbon GTD on the Eaglesham by-pass tonight @17.30
Ross Detours I take it it was you with that number plate!?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Gingernick on 17 July 2014, 11:56
followed a white 5 door gti with what looked like black 19's home to south shields tonight
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ross Detours on 18 July 2014, 10:24
Spotted Carbon GTD on the Eaglesham by-pass tonight @17.30
Ross Detours I take it it was you with that number plate!?

Didn't see you mate but yeah that would have been me on the way home from work! Just put the plate on half an hour before that actually so glad to know it gets noticed! haha
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 18 July 2014, 11:21
I was going in the opposite direction so just approaching the roundabout so my concentration was focused on that but just spotted it out the corner of my eye. You had just left the roundabout from the M77.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: isleaiw on 18 July 2014, 14:37
Spotted nice clean sparkling black 14 plate GTD in Hathersage (peak district) on Saturday and again on Sunday

Ward Towers maybe???

Ian
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 18 July 2014, 22:16
Ward Towers maybe???

Ian

Not me, wasn't that far out at the weekend.
Mine was on the drive being cleaned  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: isleaiw on 21 July 2014, 15:37
Ward Towers maybe???

Ian

Not me, wasn't that far out at the weekend.
Mine was on the drive being cleaned  :cool:

I didnt bother with the cleaning again - did drive ito to York to drop off a friend and give it a run.... it will soon be run in!

averaged nearly 40mpg (its a petrol!) as i am still behaving, did stretch its legs slightly as we climbed the slip road from A1 to M18 though....

Ian
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Hawaii-Five-O on 21 July 2014, 16:11
3 door Lapiz Blue R looking amazing in the sunshine of Castlefield, Manchester.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 21 July 2014, 19:15
Black GTD, FG14***, Little Eaton yesterday heading towards Little Eaton island.

You would have seen the same thing but going the opposite way...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Damo66 on 23 July 2014, 21:25
TR GTD 3dr parked at Murlough bay Newcastle Co Down this evening around 8pm.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: jmc on 25 July 2014, 18:11
Black or dark blue 14 plate GTD just going past McDonalds Wychbold at about 5:30pm today
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: remlapeel on 27 July 2014, 14:52
Parked next to a black gti in asda lowestoft. Tartan seats non PP version.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 28 July 2014, 12:55
Black gti on recovery van passing East Kilbride town centre.

Hope it was delivery and not a sick car
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 28 July 2014, 16:39
Immaculate super shiny blue GTI spotted on the M25 going clockwise somewhere after the M23 turnoff yesterday, on a private place beginning 'X'

Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 28 July 2014, 22:04
Spotted an R going down Derby Road in Burton tonight about 21:15, then straight after spotted a Grey GTD heading towards Perrelli roundabout at the same time...?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: noobmonkey on 29 July 2014, 14:17
Spotted - a brand shiny new PW GTD in my work car park (Identical to my 3 plate one!) - One of my mates & colleagues has taken the plunge, with another following shortly after!

Also, another PW 14 plate GTD spotted this morning on the A27 @ Worthing.

And... Last week a whole heap spotted down in Devon whilst on holiday! :)- beautiful R down near Dawlish :)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: MkVIIGTD on 29 July 2014, 15:30
TR GTD 3dr parked at Murlough bay Newcastle Co Down this evening around 8pm.
I think that was mine  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mistertee on 31 July 2014, 13:49
I park in a shared works car park, and recently I've seen a OW, and TR GTI, and a OW GTD.  I eventually went to say hello and it turns out that the local VW dealership use that carpark.  They are pool cars for VW employees!

Not bad, beats getting the bus.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 04 August 2014, 12:57
Black Golf R coming out of Royston, Herts this morning (followed him for ages) and then down the A505 southbound.  Looked awesome from the back (those quads are superb) and the double DRL's look immense from the front.  Went to give him the thumbs up as I overtook him but he wasn't interested - boo  :rolleyes:

Also, the missus saw a Cadiz Blue Golf R over the weeekend and said its visually stunning in that colour, and much better than in the pics.  I want  :evil:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 04 August 2014, 14:07
I have seen a few R's now round my way and they do look smart but what i would say is when you see one in lapis blue then you know for certain its an R, when you see one in black, if its coming towards you then they can be difficult to spot. From behind obviously the quad pipes give it away.

The other problem is the quality of the paintwork. Lapis blue and black would be my first two choices but the paint swirls would frustrate the hell out of me
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GrahamFR on 04 August 2014, 14:19
Spotted an R going down Derby Road in Burton tonight about 21:15, then straight after spotted a Grey GTD heading towards Perrelli roundabout at the same time...?

Ive sure i've seen you a few times, going towards Burton Football ground past the shell garage. Not seen an R or a grey in burton but there is a white gtd and i tell a lie ive seen a bird driving an R once but cant remember the colour.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: zUgan on 04 August 2014, 19:55
Quote
Black Golf R coming out of Royston, Herts this morning (followed him for ages) and then down the A505 southbound.  Looked awesome from the back (those quads are superb) and the double DRL's look immense from the front.  Went to give him the thumbs up as I overtook him but he wasn't interested - boo 

Saw that one on Friday morning as I was coming into Royston. Sounds like our journeys cross. I'm in a 3-door CG GTD.

Also a red GTD near Sutton, Beds on Friday evening. Private plate and lots of waving.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 04 August 2014, 22:23
Spotted an R going down Derby Road in Burton tonight about 21:15, then straight after spotted a Grey GTD heading towards Perrelli roundabout at the same time...?

Ive sure i've seen you a few times, going towards Burton Football ground past the shell garage. Not seen an R or a grey in burton but there is a white gtd and i tell a lie ive seen a bird driving an R once but cant remember the colour.

Quite possibly is me then, I work at the brewery and take to A38 to/from work. What colour is your GTI?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GrahamFR on 05 August 2014, 07:23
Spotted an R going down Derby Road in Burton tonight about 21:15, then straight after spotted a Grey GTD heading towards Perrelli roundabout at the same time...?

Ive sure i've seen you a few times, going towards Burton Football ground past the shell garage. Not seen an R or a grey in burton but there is a white gtd and i tell a lie ive seen a bird driving an R once but cant remember the colour.

Quite possibly is me then, I work at the brewery and take to A38 to/from work. What colour is your GTI?

White with black roof and black wingmirrors, driven like a bell-end :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 05 August 2014, 12:13

Saw that one on Friday morning as I was coming into Royston. Sounds like our journeys cross. I'm in a 3-door CG GTD.


I think I've seen you!  Yay, at last someone I can look out for on the forum!!  I'm in a TR GTI plate LR63 - I'll keep an eye out for you!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: zUgan on 05 August 2014, 13:35

Saw that one on Friday morning as I was coming into Royston. Sounds like our journeys cross. I'm in a 3-door CG GTD.


I think I've seen you!  Yay, at last someone I can look out for on the forum!!  I'm in a TR GTI plate LR63 - I'll keep an eye out for you!!

I'm RV14***, I think I've seen you too, LR63 seems familiar. Will keep more of an eye out!  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 05 August 2014, 16:04

Saw that one on Friday morning as I was coming into Royston. Sounds like our journeys cross. I'm in a 3-door CG GTD.


I think I've seen you!  Yay, at last someone I can look out for on the forum!!  I'm in a TR GTI plate LR63 - I'll keep an eye out for you!!

I'm RV14***, I think I've seen you too, LR63 seems familiar. Will keep more of an eye out!  :cool:

Me too, I'll be prepared to wave lol!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Mrs Stretts on 11 August 2014, 09:48
Red GTD on the A514 heading out of Derby around mid day yesterday.  Anyone on here??????  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Suklpm on 13 August 2014, 13:31
White R in Polis, Cyprus 2 days ago..... I was in a sh!tty 4x4 hire car!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: MajorKhan on 13 August 2014, 16:03
Red GTD on the A514 heading out of Derby around mid day yesterday.  Anyone on here??????  :cool:

Sounds like ive been spotted , yes GTD TRD , PAN ROOF with K999 plate
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: isleaiw on 13 August 2014, 17:36
Quite possibly is me then, I work at the brewery and take to A38 to/from work. What colour is your GTI?

Which of the breweries? I have worked for both at some point in time, one before it was taken over by the lot down in the west midlands and the other in 2011 as they implemented SAP...

Now I am working for another business that was associated with Bass back in the day but makes soft drinks instead

Ian
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GolfTi on 15 August 2014, 23:25
I saw two dozen or so GTDs in France, Holland and Germany recently. Most seemed to be company vehicles.

Not a single GTI.

(Mk 7)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JB GTI on 16 August 2014, 11:35

Saw that one on Friday morning as I was coming into Royston. Sounds like our journeys cross. I'm in a 3-door CG GTD.


I think I've seen you!  Yay, at last someone I can look out for on the forum!!  I'm in a TR GTI plate LR63 - I'll keep an eye out for you!!

I'm RV14***, I think I've seen you too, LR63 seems familiar. Will keep more of an eye out!  :cool:

Me too, I'll be prepared to wave lol!


Get A Room !!  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 17 August 2014, 11:12
^^  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 18 August 2014, 16:20
Tungsten R on the Ferry Rd Edinburgh. Almost missed it...dont feel...and this is my opinion so no pelters please....but I felt it had no road presence. Just looked like a bog standard car in that colour where as the blue/red/black stands out and looks more agressive. Just not my cup of tea but each to their own
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Pixelmix on 18 August 2014, 21:32
Tungsten R on the Ferry Rd Edinburgh. Almost missed it...dont feel...and tgis imo so no pelters please....but I felt it had no road presence. Just looked like a bog standard car in that colour where as the blue/red/black stands out and looks more agressive. Just not my cup of tea but each to their own

I know what you mean. I passed a Limestone R on Canning St in Edinburgh the other day and almost missed it. The front of the R is just too subtle for my liking - if I was going for an R (which I sort of wish I was, but couldn't justify the extra cost) it would definitely need to be in Lapiz blue to set it apart from GT and Bluemotion Golfs.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 18 August 2014, 22:39
Tungsten R on the Ferry Rd Edinburgh. Almost missed it...dont feel...and this is my opinion so no pelters please....but I felt it had no road presence. Just looked like a bog standard car in that colour where as the blue/red/black stands out and looks more agressive. Just not my cup of tea but each to their own

Fail on my part...it was Limestone I passed. Dont know about you pixelmix but ive seen 2 Rs and im forever on the road, maybe come Sep there will be more for a proper nose at one up close
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheCarMadDad on 18 August 2014, 23:59
Red GTD on the A514 heading out of Derby around mid day yesterday.  Anyone on here??????  :cool:

Sounds like ive been spotted , yes GTD TRD , PAN ROOF with K999 plate

Hmm or it could've been me too?!?!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: cosmicremedy on 21 August 2014, 08:39
Lovely Black GTD 3 Dr. on the M53 this morning with what looked like Santiago's.  You passed me by the Vauxhall plant (i was in the White Mk6 GTD).  Nicest one of seen.  :cool:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTDmike on 22 August 2014, 09:58
Very nice sparking red GTD number plate C1 *** spotted near Howden reservoir in the high peaks on Wednesday anybody on here?
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: virginVWman on 08 September 2014, 08:57
A very grubby lapis blue 5 door R in Comely Bank, Edinburgh. Almost missed it. Looked like hed been rallying it as the blue looked so god damn dull. Also spotted my first Leon Cupra 280...just not a fan of it, preferred the old shape
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 08 September 2014, 11:27
I was in front of a lovely night blue R a few days ago. I would never have considered that colour but seeing it in the flesh has changed my mind
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GTDmike on 08 September 2014, 14:30
Spotted very nice clean white GTD reg number FE63 *** last Tuesday near the visitors centre by the Howden dam Bamford Hope valley- always wanted my GTD to be white but daughter and wife came with me when i went to the dealer in MK to order and they both  said NO WAY so as you can see i was out numbered :sad:
Just think the white with the black pan roof looks amazing  :sick:
Still love the one i drive T S M with the pan roof also looks lovely :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 24 September 2014, 12:10
Shiny clean 14 plate DBP R on the A505 yesterday - who promptly got out of the way for me and then proceeded to drive at 60 mph - I would be very disappointed if that's anyone on here  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 11 October 2014, 23:33
Just spotted a 14 plate white R in Glasgow City centre which had Revo in silver letters on the back. Very distinctive.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Tornado8 on 12 October 2014, 11:45
Yesterday in Tesco car park Petersfield very clean white 3 door GTI 63 plate.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 12 October 2014, 19:54
A shiny DBP r on 19s in the stick and wicket car park in aldridge yesterday afternoon
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: p3asa on 12 October 2014, 20:30
A black R ( xxxx EBO) in Ikea Braehead straddled over 2 spaces. I was the one that joined you in straddling 2 spaces in the white GTD  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: blueheaduk on 12 October 2014, 22:04
Wow a lot of Rs popping up! Slightly jealous but at the same time I'd be  :sick: :sick: :sick: if I was seeing them all over. I've been seeing some GTIs recently too to be fair, whereas there were barely any prior to 64 plates.

Maybe a sign of the times that hot Golfs aren't as exclusive as days of old?  :undecided:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JBirchy on 15 October 2014, 08:29
I saw several nice GTD's yesterday whilst on my travels up to Stockton/Gateshead. A lovely Limestone (I think, could have been Tungsten) GTD in Stockton, then a really nice DBP 5-Door on the A66 heading back over to the west.

I was in the TR 3-Door GTI with the taped on Offside Mirror...  :angry:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 15 October 2014, 20:50
White gti in busby, wrapped in police incident tape!!!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 15 October 2014, 21:07
White gti in busby, wrapped in police incident tape!!!!

That doesn't sound too good. Drive through Busby sometimes going to my parents.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 15 October 2014, 22:13
then a really nice DBP 5-Door on the A66 heading back over to the west.

Was that between 8-9am?  If so it could have been me  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: JBirchy on 16 October 2014, 08:49
then a really nice DBP 5-Door on the A66 heading back over to the west.

Was that between 8-9am?  If so it could have been me  :smiley:

No pal, it was around 3.30-4pm I think. If it was you it was being driven very nicely with proper indicating when overtaking and decent gaps left! Makes a nice change!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 16 October 2014, 11:15
Black R in Hitchin this morning.  Filthy but still looked the nuts!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Ross Detours on 16 October 2014, 12:15
White gti in busby, wrapped in police incident tape!!!!

Saw that too... not good! I also believe I parked next to you heading into the Nuffield gym the other morning Dirvy? Clocked the reg.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dirvy on 16 October 2014, 20:27
Yeah just saw you out corner of my eye when leaving.

Barrier on other side of road very bent too.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: wardtowers on 16 October 2014, 22:54
then a really nice DBP 5-Door on the A66 heading back over to the west.

Was that between 8-9am?  If so it could have been me  :smiley:

No pal, it was around 3.30-4pm I think. If it was you it was being driven very nicely with proper indicating when overtaking and decent gaps left! Makes a nice change!

Well it wasn't me, but you could be describing me  :wink:
Title: Spotted R - M6 Thursday 16th....
Post by: cosmicremedy on 17 October 2014, 14:16
Lovely R on the M6 around Junction 17/18, Lapiz Blue, 3 Door, 19" Petorias... Perfect spec. and F1 number plate.

So much want.
Title: Re: Spotted R - M6 Thursday 16th....
Post by: p3asa on 17 October 2014, 14:33
You should have started a thread   :whistle:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259096.0
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: dippy_x on 17 October 2014, 19:41
Driving through Bonnyrigg High Street this afternoon. 

Red R parked on left followed by Red R parked on right a few yards along. 

Pretty soon you'll be getting them free in cereal boxes...
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 17 October 2014, 19:54
Driving through Bonnyrigg High Street this afternoon. 

Red R parked on left followed by Red R parked on right a few yards along. 

Pretty soon you'll be getting them free in cereal boxes...

VW dealers will have to build multi storey car park style sales areas in two years when they have three million ex-lease red R's to dispose of!!!

On topic, one mean looking black GTD, one red GTI that was nearly as dirty as mine and three white GTD's spotted near J29 M5 this afternoon/evening. No R's about today!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 October 2014, 20:06
You know what I've not seen a single one of which is pretty surprising given the price, a cupra. Probably seen more R's now than GTIs, quite a few gtds and shed loads of FRs since they pathetically watered down its meaning to sell more numbers.

But, not a single Leon Cupra at all.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Exonian on 17 October 2014, 20:20
You know what I've not seen a single one of which is pretty surprising given the price, a cupra. Probably seen more R's now than GTIs, quite a few gtds and shed loads of FRs since they pathetically watered down its meaning to sell more numbers.

But, not a single Leon Cupra at all.

I don't think they're coming through very quickly, it seems the supply is as bad as the GTI was last year. Looking on SCN there are plenty ordered by few actually delivered yet…


Mind you, if you can get an R for buttons the poor upstaged Cupra just ain't going to make the big time!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GrahamFR on 17 October 2014, 20:24
Well they can take as long as like, being done by a cupra will probably push me to stage 3 lol so let them take their time!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: TheMoggy on 26 October 2014, 21:47
White R on Durham Road near the Angel of the North Gateshead at 4.10pm today. I was travelling in the opposite direction.

BTW I travelled over 300 miles today skirting the M1, M62 and A1. I only saw 1 R, 1 GTI and 3 GTDs but 4 Leon Rs. All of this talk on these threads about Rs flooding the market is daft.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: monkeyhanger on 26 October 2014, 21:56
White R on Durham Road near the Angel of the North Gateshead at 4.10pm today. I was travelling in the opposite direction.

BTW I travelled over 300 miles today skirting the M1, M62 and A1. I only saw 1 R, 1 GTI and 3 GTDs but 4 Leon Rs. All of this talk on these threads about Rs flooding the market is daft.

I've never seen another R on the roads yet that wasn't one of Benfield's - not even yours 4 miles away from me.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mcmaddy on 26 October 2014, 22:19
Seen a Lapis Blue R the other morning driving to work in Sunderland and also numerous gtis and a couple of gtds. Common as muck now!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 07 November 2014, 10:41
After seeing only a few R's since they've been out, pulled into a Shell petrol station on the A505 today and there were 2 sitting there!  One in DBP (was filthy!) and one in Reflex Silver - silver looked great with the Prets on it.  Lease cars coming through?!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 December 2014, 08:57
Red pp gti fe14 m** being driven by a total p4ick which then pulls up at my daughters school. Two small children in!  Total wan4er!!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Jimble on 03 December 2014, 18:06
Wonder if he's a member on here??  :huh:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: mcmaddy on 03 December 2014, 20:15
I hope not as he is already giving golf gti drivers a bad name.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 10 December 2014, 10:58
Lapiz Blue R going northbound on the A1 - seen him the last 2 days going the other way to me between Stevenage and Letchworth - very clean (quite a feat in this weather!) and looked the nuts!
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 10 December 2014, 13:32
Lapiz Blue R going northbound on the A1 - seen him the last 2 days going the other way to me between Stevenage and Letchworth - very clean (quite a feat in this weather!) and looked the nuts!

You sure it wasn't a reflection Mark  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 10 December 2014, 14:08
Lapiz Blue R going northbound on the A1 - seen him the last 2 days going the other way to me between Stevenage and Letchworth - very clean (quite a feat in this weather!) and looked the nuts!

You sure it wasn't a reflection Mark  :grin: :grin:

 :grin: :grin: :grin:

No, cause my car is filthy at the moment!  Maybe it was me projecting what I'd like my car to look like  :grin:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: RobS23GTI on 20 December 2014, 17:39
White R on the A38 to Derby yesterday evening. Had a good natured blast with it for about 7/8 miles and acknowledged me as he turned off which is always nice.
Such a difference to the normal idiots who want to sit on your bumper.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 25 December 2014, 11:13
Limestone grey R on the a34 in Perry barr birmingham. That colour looks real good.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: matchboy on 09 January 2015, 11:23
Lapiz Blue R on the A1 coming off at Stevenage on Weds; Pure White R in Hemel Hempstead yesterday afternoon (with the Prets, it looked fantastic  :cool:)
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GrahamFR on 12 January 2015, 13:37
Spotted a grey GTE in Derby on Friday night. It was opposite me at the lights and although speed clearly isnt a problem for it, I have to say im not a fan of the the LED lights in the bumper, compared to the xenons they look like halford specials... in face my initial thought was whats this twit done to his bluemotion but it shot off and i saw the gti rear clusters and thought ooooh that must the be GTE thingybob...  :smiley:

***Correction*** E-Golf  :wink:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 27 January 2015, 22:51
Had a right chuckle Saturday night. Saw a friend of mine whose family are in the car trade he was driving a white 'gti' or was it. As he drove off it sounded like a diesel. After talking to him it turns out its a 2.0l diesel that has been fully converted in to a GTI. Bumpers lights seats gearstick steering wheel roof lighting the door and sill lights the whole 9 yards. What a waste of bloody money. They bought it second hand and he said I will drive it for a few weeks and then get rid of it. Any one who is interested keep your eyes peeled.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: kevinm on 27 January 2015, 23:38
Spotted a white 5dr UK reg R in Bunratty, Ireland on 16/01. Looked spotless considering the distance it had travelled. Reg started with DP14.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: ffrank on 28 January 2015, 14:50
Limestone Grey R in Port Talbot on Prets, very nice. Seems a popular R colour compared to the GTI/GTD's.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 03 February 2015, 20:24
Carbon grey GTD today around 10:35am at St Stephen's mini roundabout.  Looked very nice  :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: GreyVILLAn on 04 February 2015, 05:38
Had a right chuckle Saturday night. Saw a friend of mine whose family are in the car trade he was driving a white 'gti' or was it. As he drove off it sounded like a diesel. After talking to him it turns out its a 2.0l diesel that has been fully converted in to a GTI. Bumpers lights seats gearstick steering wheel roof lighting the door and sill lights the whole 9 yards. What a waste of bloody money. They bought it second hand and he said I will drive it for a few weeks and then get rid of it. Any one who is interested keep your eyes peeled.

Think I seen that yesterday evening going towards Shirley high street.  :laugh:
Think it was a woman driving it this time misterp. :smiley:
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 05 February 2015, 12:06
Had a right chuckle Saturday night. Saw a friend of mine whose family are in the car trade he was driving a white 'gti' or was it. As he drove off it sounded like a diesel. After talking to him it turns out its a 2.0l diesel that has been fully converted in to a GTI. Bumpers lights seats gearstick steering wheel roof lighting the door and sill lights the whole 9 yards. What a waste of bloody money. They bought it second hand and he said I will drive it for a few weeks and then get rid of it. Any one who is interested keep your eyes peeled.

Think I seen that yesterday evening going towards Shirley high street.  :laugh:
Think it was a woman driving it this time misterp. :smiley:

It's beggars belief. The not GTi as I refer to it.
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: CraigW on 02 March 2015, 08:29
It's amazing how popular the R has become. Within the space of a few miles this morning I've spotted three on the road, lapiz blue, pure white and black all on the M8 round Glasgow. I've honestly seen far more R's than I have GTI's
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Booth11 on 12 March 2015, 14:40
Today 1-ish on route from Canterbury to Whitstable (via Radfall), a very nice white R driven idiotically
Title: Re: Spotted
Post by: Misterp on 10 April 2015, 19:26
Outside Newtown swimming bats Birmingham going towards Perry Barr. As I cycled up to the lights I see a DPB learner Golf. My eyes hit the rear lights only to realise it's a GTD. I learnt in a micro lucky learner driver gets a new GTD.